Murray, Ky.–Calloway County Deputy Jon Hayden was graduated from Kentucky’s Department of Criminal Justice Training Academy late last week. Deputy Hayden is a native of Graves County, where he graduated from Mayfield High School. He was first employed by the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office as a Court Security Officer in 2019. Then, in 2020 he was transferred to a Deputy Sheriff assignment.
According to a press release from the sheriff’s office, Deputy Hayden began the 20 week Basic Training Academy in late 2020. He was selected to be a Squad Leader for his academy class. This selection was based on responsibility, leadership ability, positive attitude, motivation, and personal history. Basic Training Instructor Coordinator Pete Peden noted in a memo, “Mr. Hayden fit the criteria in all aspects.”
Deputy Hayden was also recognized with the “Physical Fitness Excellence Award”. This award is given only to those recruits who meet the highest standard in all five standardized test areas: bench press, sit-ups, 300-meter sprint, pushups, and the mile and a half run.