Oneida County celebrates latest Corrections, S.E.R.T. graduating classes

UTICA- The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office held a formal graduation ceremony Monday night, to recognize the graduates of the Basic Corrections Academy and the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office S.E.R.T. (Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team).

This dual event was held at Mohawk Valley Community College in the City of Utica, NY.

The Basic Corrections Academy consists of of classroom, practical exercises, physical fitness training, and military drill. This academy provides the new Correction Officer with a solid foundation of training as they begin their career.

The S.E.R.T. Training is an intense and rigorous training for senior level officers. The S.E.R.T. team responds to all serious situations and incidents within the correctional facility such as large fights, violent inmates, and cell extractions.

Oneida County Sheriff’s Office Correction Officer Graduates:
Robert Brown
Michael Caulkins
Jordan Hoke  
Steven Houck
Dania Mejias
Thomas Seeger
Jonathan Speziale
Michael Thorsen
Evan Weibel

Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Correction Officer Graduates:
Adrianna Houck

Valedictorian Award:
Michael Thorson

Top Shot:
Jonathan Speziale

Oneida County Sheriff’s Office S.E.R.T. Graduates:
Deondre Boyer
Hunter Corcoran
William Whitmarsh
Ashley Leslie
Shawn Yocum
Joshua Knapp

Physical Fitness Award:
Joshua Knapp

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