{"id":64399,"date":"2025-05-04T17:11:14","date_gmt":"2025-05-04T21:11:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=64399"},"modified":"2025-05-04T17:11:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-04T21:11:14","slug":"genesee-county-sheriff-graff-announces-correction-officer-graduations-and-the-observance-of-national-correctional-officers-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/05\/04\/genesee-county-sheriff-graff-announces-correction-officer-graduations-and-the-observance-of-national-correctional-officers-week\/","title":{"rendered":"GENESEE COUNTY\/Sheriff Graff announces Correction Officer graduations and the observance of National Correctional Officers’ week"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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GCSO \u2013 Livingston County, (from left to right):\u00a0 Deputy Jail Superintendent Jason R. Queal, Jail Superintendent Diana M. Prinzi, Correction Officers Mariah A. Blahowicz, Laurie J. Schwab, Ryan J. Peck, Undersheriff Bradley D. Mazur, and Sheriff Joseph M. Graff<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Genesee County Sheriff Joseph M. Graff announces the recent graduations of several Correction Officers from the Basic Course for Correction Officers Academy: Correction Officers Christa I. Oliveri, Autumn J. Mathisen and Rocco J. Auricchio from Niagara County on May 2, 2025, and Correction Officers Laurie J. Schwab, Ryan J. Peck and Mariah A. Blahowicz from Livingston County on April 29, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GCSO \u2013 Livingston County CO Class:\u00a0 (first row: first from right \u2013 Ryan J. Peck, second from right \u2013 Laurie J. Schwab, third from right \u2013 Mariah A. Blahowicz)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThese officers completed training in effective communications, essential services, NYS Penal Law, Criminal Procedure Law, Inmate Transportation, Firearms, Incident Prevention, Pepper Spray, Defensive Tactics, among other topics,\u201d stated Sheriff Graff. \u201cThese are all vital trainings for the position of Correction Officer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GCSO CO Graduation from Niagara County, (first row: second from left \u2013 Autumn J. Mathisen, fifth from left \u2013 Christa J. Oliveri, second row: second from left \u2013 Rocco J. Auricchio)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GCSO\u00a0– Niagara County, (from left to right):\u00a0 Deputy Jail Superintendent Jason R. Queal, Correction Officers Autumn J. Mathisen, Rocco J. Auricchio, Christa J. Oliveri, and Sheriff Joseph M. Graff.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to celebrating these recent graduations, May 4 \u2013 May 10 is National Correctional Officers\u2019 Week, a week that President Ronald Reagan proclaimed would be observed in recognition of the important role Correction Officers play in our criminal justice system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The position of Correction Officer once considered merely that of a \u201cguard,\u201d has become increasingly more complex and demanding, involving simultaneously custodial, supervisory, rehabilitation, and counseling roles, and that complexity continues to grow. This week acknowledges the difficult and challenging job Correction Officers perform, locked within a facility for a large part of their day where they must securely, safely, and humanely keep those committed to the jail, respecting the rights and dignity of all the inmates, including those who have been found guilty and those only awaiting adjudication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOn behalf of our entire Sheriff\u2019s Office and the community we serve, we thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your steadfast commitment to justice and safety,\u201d stated Sheriff Graff. \u201cIf you know a Correction Officer, please join me in thanking these men and women for their exceptional service. This responsibility is immense, and their work deserves our deepest respect and appreciation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lights on the Old County Courthouse cupola will be changed to red, white and blue to acknowledge this week.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

GCSO \u2013 Livingston County, (from left to right):\u00a0 Deputy Jail Superintendent Jason R. Queal, Jail Superintendent Diana M. Prinzi, Correction Officers Mariah A. Blahowicz, Laurie J. Schwab, Ryan J. Peck, Undersheriff Bradley D. Mazur, and Sheriff Joseph M. Graff Press release\/provided photos Genesee County Sheriff Joseph M. Graff announces the \u2026<\/p>\n

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