MONTGOMERY-Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday hosted the 96 Correctional Officer Trainees (COTs) set to graduate from the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Academy.
The governor was thrilled to greet this massive class of graduates, the largest during her tenure, on the front steps of the Governor’s Mansion. After the governor offered her congratulations and support, she invited the group inside the Mansion to enjoy a reception and to view the Christmas decorations.
Governor Ivey issued the following comment:
“I was excited to welcome these 96 Correctional Officer Trainees to the ‘People’s House’ today ahead of their graduation from the Academy. I was doubly proud to celebrate this largest ever class of Correctional Officers since I took office. I congratulate each of these graduates, and I know they will make a difference in keeping our people safe.” – Governor Kay Ivey
The 96 Correctional Officer graduates gave the governor a hearty ‘thank you’ for her dedicated leadership and commitment to law enforcement, including those that serve in the state’s Corrections system. On Friday, December 6, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., the 96 COTs will graduate from the Alabama Criminal Justice Training Center in Selma. (The ceremony will be held at the Montgomery campus of Church of the Highlands.) The trainees satisfactorily completed 10 consecutive weeks of training to obtain Alabama Peace Officers’ Standard and Training Commission (APOSTC) certification and become Correctional Officers.
Media Release/Office of Alabama Governor Kay Ivey
