SJR State law enforcement and corrections cadets recognized

St. Johns River State College criminal justice academy cadets were recently recognized during a graduation ceremony. Cadets representing St. Johns, Clay, Putnam, Duval and other counties received their certificates of completion for the law enforcement basic recruit and corrections basic recruit programs. State Representative Michael B. Weinstein addressed the graduates as the guest speaker.

Special recognition in the basic law enforcement day class went to Steven Klus for "Highest Academic Achievement," to Mason Raley for "Highest Marksmanship Achievement," and to Roy Smith III for "Achievement in Physical Conditioning." The "Medallion Award" for highest overall achievement went to John Helfinstine.

Special recognition in the basic law enforcement evening class went to Brian Barnhart and Stephen Conway for "Highest Academic Achievement," to Justin Cash for "Highest Marksmanship Achievement," and to Dianne Stanley for "Achievement in Physical Conditioning." Warren Adams received the "Medallion Award" for highest overall achievement.

Special recognition in the corrections class went to Daniel Newmans for "Highest Academic Achievement" and Scott Lindsey for "Achievement in Physical Conditioning." Matthew Westover was recognized for "Highest Marksmanship Achievement" and received the "Meritorious Award for Exemplary Leadership."

Law enforcement basic recruit graduates from St. Johns County: Brendan Bernhard, Jason Carlos, Justin Cash, Dylan Chiles, Stephen Conway, Ryan Cox, Alfred Della Porta, Cheyenne Fortner, John Helfinstine, Mariah Jones, Dalton Juneau, Kyle Liedtke, Anthony Marando, Devin Moeller, Roger Owens Jr., Scott Painter, Kristen Pamies, Mitchell Ragsdale, Stephen Ripley, Joseph Slightom, Ryan Snider, Brian Stanley, Andrew Stewart and Konrad Szczesniak.

Law enforcement basic recruit graduates from Clay County: Warren Adams, Christopher Carroll, Marla Crews, Joseph Glenn, Brandon Hand, Andrew Koehler, Steven Klus, Mason Raley, Adriana Romero, Shannon Snell and Jason Wade.

Law enforcement basic recruit graduates from Putnam County: Daniel Aragon, Cameron Cates, Cody Frank, Evan Otten, Brandee Smith, Roy Smith III, Christopher Thomas, Joel Tilton and Christina Turchiano.

Law enforcement basic recruit graduates from Duval County: Brian Barnhart, Justin Bunn, Laura Cosnotti, Alexandra Ellias, Michael Epstein, Brian Gref, Dontrelle Humphrey, Stevie Kenney, Mark McCormick, Clayton Roberson, Khaja Sidiqi, Christopher Sirota, Dianne Stanley, Csaba Toth, Matthew Wall and Scott Weinstein.

Law enforcement basic recruit graduates from other counties: Robert Cozzone, Jessica Fox, Gina Jean-Marie, Edgar Santiago and Michael Serrano.

Corrections graduates from St. Johns County: Eric Forsythe, Scott Lindsey, MaLisa Nelson, Daniel Newmans, Steven Terrell Jr., Matthew Westover and Richard Westover.

Corrections graduates from Putnam County: Charles Calloway, Steven Strickland Jr., Rachel Thomas and Dedorius Varnes.

Corrections graduates from Duval County: Jaclyn Freda and Donchell Lewis.

Corrections graduates from other counties: David Barnes II, Reginald Darboux, Diane DelBuono and Ronald Ward.

The ceremony was held at the Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts. The THCA is owned and operated by SJR State College and is located on the Orange Park campus.

The criminal justice certificate programs provide job-related training to prepare cadets for entry-level employment in their career field. Cadets who complete the certificate program will be eligible to take the state certification exam. The certificates also provide credit hours to be transferred into SJR State's associate in science degree in criminal justice officer administration. The program is located on the St. Augustine Campus. The next law enforcement basic recruit evening class will begin August 7. The next corrections basic recruit day class will begin August 30.

For more information about SJR State's criminal justice programs, call (904) 808-7490.


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Special awards were presented to the daytime law enforcement cadets at the SJR State criminal justice graduation ceremony. From left: Mason Raley received an award for "Highest Marksmanship Achievement;" Steven Klus received an award for "Highest Academic Achievement;" and John Helfinstine received the "Medallion Award" for highest overall achievement.

Special awards were presented to the evening law enforcement cadets at the SJR State criminal justice graduation ceremony. From left: Justin Cash received the award for "Highest Marksmanship Achievement;" Brian Barnhart and Stephen Conway received awards for "Highest Academic Achievement;" and Warren Adams received the "Medallion Award" for highest overall achievement from SJR State instructor Les Stern.

Special awards were presented to the corrections cadets at the SJR State criminal justice graduation ceremony. From left: Matthew Westover received the "Highest Marksmanship Achievement" award and the "Meritorious Award for Exemplary Leadership;" Daniel Newmans received the "Highest Academic Achievement" award from SJR State instructor Jon Wrich.

SJR State instructor Melinda Padgett presented special awards for achievement in physical conditioning to (from left): Dianne Stanley, Scott Lindsey, and Roy Smith III.





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