THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 6, 2024 Page 3 MSO celebrates the graduation of 22 new correction officers T he Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) proudly welcomed 22 new correction officers during a ceremony on November 22 at Melrose’s Memorial Hall. The newest class of MSO officers is rich in diversity with nearly 25 percent born outside the United States. In addition, seven of the new officers speak more than one language. The graduation ceremony for the 51st Basic Training Academy (BTA) featured welcoming remarks from Melrose Mayor Jennifer Grigoraitis, an address from BTA President Alex Marshall and a keynote address by Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian. “As one of the nation’s premier public safety agencies, members of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office have served this county with dignity, pride and professionalism for 332 years,” said Sheriff Koutoujian. “These newly-minted officers will help us continue to set the standard for correctional exMiddlesex Sheriff's Office (MSO) 51st Basic Training Academy members stand for a class photo with members of the MSO command and training academy staffs, including Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian (first row, fifth from left). (Courtesy photo) cellence in the United States.” The ceremony followed a rigorous 13-and-a half-week academy during which recruits underMalden Public Library showcases the artwork of Gurleen Anand in December she hopes to use her art as a way to bring people of various backgrounds and works of life together. went extensive training. The academy included both classroom and hands-on work, as well as the mastering of policies, procedures and skills needed to maintain safety and security. The training focused on topics such as implicit bias, Mental Health First Aid, Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT), de-escalation and communication, first responder training, suicide prevention, and defensive tactics. In addition, all 22 recruits spent time working with veteran members of the MSO team during their onthe-job training at the Middlesex Jail & House of Correction. This month’s graduation was the 17th held during Sheriff Koutoujian’s tenure and the fifth since February of 2023. To learn more about the MSO and current career opportunities, please visit www.middlesexsheriff.org. RON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM G urleen Anand is the featured artist for the month of December and the library will be hosting an Artist Reception on Monday December 16, from 6-7 p.m., and everyone is welcome to attend. Gurleen Anand is a certified art healer from the University of Florida and resides in Malden. Throughout her career, she has worked in the field of creativity and innovation. Anand works with a variety of mediums, to create art centered around mindfulness and recovery. She uses art therapy to help individuals heal and
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