By Joanna Putman
Corrections1
GALT, Calif. — The California Department of Corrections announced the graduation of 207 academy recruits, nearly one third of whom were women, in a news release.
The Richard A. McGee Correctional Training Center in Galt hosted the graduation ceremony for Basic Correctional Officer Academy Class 3-24A on April 19, according to the report. The ceremony marked the culmination of 13 weeks of rigorous training for 207 graduates who are now ready to begin their careers as correctional officers.
“This class is notable for its significant female representation, a stride toward fulfilling the ’30×30' pledge to increase the proportion of women in correctional cadet roles to 30 percent by 2030,” said Secretary Jeffrey Macomber.
Acting Warden Joshua Prudhel of the Sierra Conservation Center, who started his CDCR career over two decades ago at San Quentin, delivered the keynote address. “Integrity, discipline, and empathy are crucial in the demanding field of corrections,” he stressed during his speech.
The ceremony was attended by friends, family members and field training sergeants, all showing support for the new officers who will be serving various institutions across California.
For those interested in a career as a correctional officer, applications can be submitted online at JoinCDCR.com.
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