Escambia County Corrections is honored to announce 12 new Corrections Officers will be joining the department after successfully graduating from George Stone Criminal Justice Training Center as Corrections Academy #128.
The officer trainees graduated from the Corrections Academy at the George Stone Criminal Justice Training Center, marking the completion of a rigorous 420-hour training program designed to prepare them for careers in Corrections.
Escambia County Corrections proudly recognizes the new graduates:
- Thomas Accardi
- Fernando Almanzar
- Jessica Bizzell
- Marc Blanton
- Marc Clarke
- Jeshua Collado
- Rachel Kanter
- Robert Kersey
- Deandra McClain
- Stephan Schultz
- Daniel Tipton
- Tyra Yelverton
“In a country of over 260 million adults, less than 1 in 600 wears the uniform of a corrections officer,” Escambia County Corrections Captain Shawn Hankins said. “These silent professionals stand watch behind the walls – protecting those who can’t protect themselves, maintaining order where few dare to go, and upholding justice from the inside out. We encourage you to support these everyday heroes and honor their unseen sacrifice.”…