Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday hosted the 61 Correctional Officer Trainees set to graduate Thursday from the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Academy.
Ivey met the graduates on the front steps of the Governor's Mansion, where she shared a challenge with them as they begin their new chapter of public service. Public safety remains a forefront issue of the Ivey Administration, and the governor has prioritized her time to speak with graduating correctional officers and ALEA Troopers.
"Being willing to step up and serve your community and state is a high calling, especially when it comes to keeping people safe," Ivey said. "Our correctional officers are critical to public safety in Alabama, and I challenged these men and women to do their jobs with integrity and dedication. And as they prepare to graduate and get to work, I congratulate them and wish them well as they begin their public service."
The 61 trainees will graduate on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Central Alabama Community College in Prattville. The officers have satisfactorily completed 10 consecutive weeks of training to obtain Alabama Peace Officers' Standard and Training Commission (APOSTC) certification and to become Correctional Officers.