The NJDOC celebrated a milestone with the graduation of its largest class since 2019, readying a new generation of officers for service.
TRENTON, NJ – On February 6, the New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) marked a significant occasion by welcoming 86 graduates from the Correctional Staff Training Academy into its ranks. The ceremony for Class 255, held at the Patriots Theater at the War Memorial in Trenton, signifies the largest influx of new correctional police officers since 2019, following a comprehensive 19-week training program.
Highlighting the event, Governor Phil Murphy commended the graduates for their dedication and readiness to serve, stating, “Congratulations and I wish you luck as you go forth and serve your state in the crucial work of protecting public safety and the safety and dignity of incarcerated people here in New Jersey.”
The addition of these officers bolsters the NJDOC, the state’s foremost law enforcement entity responsible for the supervision of more than 13,600 incarcerated individuals across nine facilities. The training curriculum for Class 255 was robust, encompassing a broad spectrum of disciplines including firearms, defensive tactics, conflict resolution, criminal law, and specialized training in gender- and trauma-informed policing, culminating in practical, on-the-job training sessions at various NJDOC facilities.