Ten Cadets Graduate from Hancock's CORE Custody Academy

MAY 23, 2024--Ten cadets graduated from Allan Hancock College’s CORE Custody Academy on May 23 during a ceremony held at the college’s Public Safety Training Complex in Lompoc.  

“These cadets have been challenged physically, mentally and emotionally,” said Hancock Public Safety Training Director David Whitham. “They are highly skilled and ready to start their careers as custody deputies.” 

All ten graduates of CORE Academy Class #16 completed a comprehensive California Standards and Training for Corrections course consisting of 220 hours of instruction. The six-week academy is designed to prepare students to work as correctional officers. Some of the instruction included emergency planning in a custody facility, report writing, ethics, investigation procedures, contraband, arrest and control, physical fitness training, CPR/First Aid and emergency vehicle operations.  

 Today is the beginning of one of the most challenging but rewarding careers you can be a part of,” said Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Vincent Wasilewski. 

All ten of the CORE Academy graduates will go on to work as custody deputies for the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office. 

 The CORE Academy Class #16 graduates include: Brian Bautista, Jesus Cabrera, Raymundo Estrada, Luis Lopez Zarate, Joaquin Quintereo, Erick Sheets, Dylan Stockton, Nathan Valdovinos, Alex Vasquez and Matthew Wood