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PRESS RELEASE: APRIL 14, 2025

SJR State corrections cadets recognized

guest speaker, Larry Henry, Chief of Detention Administration - Clay County Sheriff’s Office

Guest speaker, Larry Henry, Chief of Detention Administration - Clay County Sheriff’s Office

Cadets from the St. Johns River State College Criminal Justice Academy were recently recognized for completing the Florida Corrections Officer Academy program.

The guest speaker was Larry Henry, Chief of Detention Administration for the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.

During the ceremony, Michael Strickland received the award for Highest Academic Achiever, Joseph Altadonna received the award for Most Proficient in Firearms, and Danh Nguyen received the award for Most Improved in Physical Fitness.

The graduates include Joseph Altadonna, Andrew Goggins, Matthew Livesay, Nicholas Markessinis, Alexander Morvant, Danh Nguyen, Michael Strickland and Eddie Torres.

Located at the St. Augustine campus, SJR State’s Criminal Justice Academy provides job-related training to prepare cadets for entry-level employment in the field. Upon completion of the certificate programs, cadets will be eligible to take the state certification exam. The certificates also provide credit hours that can be transferred to SJR State’s associate in science degree in criminal justice technology.

Applications for the July 2025 day class are available online through June 12. For additional information about SJR State’s Florida Law Enforcement Academy, call (904) 808-7490 or visit https://www.sjrstate.edu/law.

Applications for the new Bachelor of Science In Criminal Justice, Applied Intelligence Studies and the Associate in Science in Paralegal Studies are available online. Classes begin in August.

Photos from the ceremony can be found on SJR State’s flickr account.

High Liability Coordinator Angie Sockwell, Danh Nguyen, Michael Strickland, Joseph Altadonna

High Liability Coordinator Angie Sockwell presents Danh Nguyen with an award for Most Improved in Physical Fitness, Michael Strickland for Highest Academic Achiever, and Joseph Altadonna for Most Proficient in Firearms.

Cadets from the SJR State Criminal Justice Academy were recently recognized for completing the Florida Corrections Officer Academy program.

Cadets from the SJR State Criminal Justice Academy were recently recognized for completing the Florida Corrections Officer Academy program.