Forty new parole agents are stepping into the field after graduating from the Basic Parole Agent Academy in Galt.
The ceremony was held today at the Richard A. McGee Correctional Training Center, marking the end of 13 weeks of intensive training. Now, these graduates are heading out to communities across California to begin their careers with the Division of Adult Parole Operations.
Officials say the academy is designed to prepare agents for the real-world demands of the job—balancing public safety, supervision, and accountability as they work with individuals re-entering society…