Press release/provided photos
The 7th Annual Genesee County Sheriff’s Office Teen Academy concluded with a graduation ceremony of 15 students this afternoon that was attended by several family and friends. The academy was held all week at Genesee Community College and was made possible with the support of Genesee County STOP DWI, the Genesee County Legislature, and Genesee Community College.
“The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is proud to be able to provide such a unique experience to our youth, expanding their knowledge of the criminal justice field and the various roles law enforcement holds in our community,” stated Sheriff Joseph Graff.
“I want to thank the students for their hard work and dedication and to all those that provided instruction throughout this weeklong program. A special thank you to Academy Director Deputy/SRD Joshua A. Brabon, and all the Deputies, Corrections
Officers, Emergency Services Dispatchers, School Resource Deputies, and Investigators for their assistance.”
Video of graduation- July 10th, 2026
Squad Leaders: Coltn Erion and Ryan Morgan
Defensive Tactics (DT) Award Recipient: Gianna Cicatelli
Physical Training (PT) Award Recipient: Cooper Marsceil
Academic Award: Phoebe Beal
The following participants are graduates of the 7th Annual Genesee County Sheriff’s Office Teen Academy:
Asher Adkins, Phoebe Beal, Gianna Cicatelli, Ashley Henning, Kathryn Eastman, Colton Erion, Nathan Fix, Hunter Mast
Erron Kimble, Caleb Prior, Cooper Marsceill, Gavenn Surabian, Ryan Morgan, Brayden Wilson, Logan Quackenbush.