Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 3, 2023 Middlesex Sheriff's Office celebrates the graduation of the 47th Basic Training Academy T he Middlesex Sheriff ’s Offi ce (MSO) welcomed 21 new correction offi cers during a graduation ceremony at Memorial Hall in Melrose on Monday, February 27. The ceremony featured remarks from Middlesex County Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian and Class President Anna Lyte and a keynote address from Harvard University Police Chief Victor Clay. Chief Clay previously served for 28 years with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dewww.eight10barandgrille.com OPEN DAILY FOR DINNER AT 4 PM. CATCH THE CELTICS, BRUINS & NCAA SPORTS ON OUR 6 LARGE SCREEN TV'S! om Members of the 47th Basic Training Academy stood alongside Harvard University Police Chief Victor Clay (third from left), Middlesex County Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian (fourth from left), Middlesex Special Sheriff Amoroso Cefalo (fi fth from left) and members of the Middlesex Sheriff 's Offi ce Training Academy staff following their graduation on Monday, February 27, 2023. Chief Clay off ered the keynote address. (Courtesy photo) partment. “We are proud to formally welWE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 4.50 9 Month CD Savings make dreams possible. NO MATTER WHAT YOU ARE SAVING FOR, THIS RATE IS HARD TO IGNORE. Here’s your chance to run the numbers in your favor. Everett Bank’s 9 Month CD with an amazing 4.50% APY* gets you closer to those financial goals much faster. Easily calculate better earnings with Everett Bank’s 9 Month CD. Go to everettbank. com to easily open your account on-line in just minutes. Open your account on-line in minutes! %APY* come these 21 men and women to our team,” said Sheriff Koutoujian. “For 331 years the members of the Middlesex Sheriff ’s Offi ce have served the community with honor and distinction. These new offi cers will help us build upon that foundation of excellence as we lead the way in reimagining modern corrections.” Members of the 47th Basic Training Academy bring a diverse range of life experiences and skills to the MSO, with 12 having had prior careers in other jobs, 11 having earned an associate’s degree or higher, and fi ve fl uent in two or more languages. In addition, one third of the graduates – including the class president, secretary and treasurer – are women. For the new offi cers, graduation marked the culmination of 12 weeks of intense classroom and practical training that focused on a wide array of policies, procedures and skills. Included in the training were focuses on implicit bias, de-escalation, Cognitive Behavioral Theory, Mental Health First Aid and defensive tactics. Additionally, all 21 recruits participated in on-thejob training at the Middlesex Jail & House of Correction, working multiple shifts alongside veteran members of the MSO. Monday’s graduation marked the second such ceremony for the MSO since November and third in just over a year. The next academy will begin in late March and graduate in June. The MSO is currently off ering written exams for individuals interested in joining the 49th Basic Training Academy, which is projected to start in late summer. Those interested in taking the exam may submit their information at middlesexsheriff . org/recruitment. Hearts, Hugs & Hope: An Alzheimer’s Support Group at Forestdale Park Senior Living F orestdale Park Senior Living is hosting an Alzheimer’s *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of the date posted and is subject to change without notice. APY assumes that interest remains on deposit until maturity. A withdrawal will reduce earnings. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Minimum of $500 is required to open a Certificate of Deposit and earn the advertised APY. Support Group on March 28, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. at Forestdale Park Assisted Living and Memory Care Community (341 Forest St., Malden). Our support group for caregivers meets in person at Forestdale Park. Dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia isn’t easy, so it is helpful to share your concerns and personal experiences with others who completely understand what you’re going through. You will also learn about proven strategies to help you better care for your family member. RSVP to 781-333-8903 or reception@forestdalepark.com. Forestdale Park Senior Living is a project of the nonprofi t Volunteers of America Massachusetts, which has supported local seniors with specialized services for over 75 years.
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