The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) held a graduation ceremony for 42 newly trained Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO) cadets at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth, Ga. The cadets have joined the ranks of other JCOs at DJJ secure facilities across the state.

“Juvenile Correctional Officers help ensure a safe and secure environment for rehabilitating and transforming the young lives in our care,” said DJJ Commissioner Shawanda Reynolds-Cobb. “I am thankful for these new officers’ commitment to DJJ and our youth as they work towards a brighter future.”

Basic Juvenile Correctional Officer Training (BJCOT) is a 200-hour comprehensive program that provides basic skills training in security practices and procedures. To complete the program, a cadet must meet est

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