The Westchester County Department of Correction (WCDOC) in Valhalla held a formal promotional ceremony at its Grasslands complex for one new assistant warden and seven sergeants. Dignitaries, department officials and family members gathered at the Training Academy Building located at the jail campus.
County Executive Ken Jenkins said, “One of the most important functions of county government is the safe running of a correctional facility. As part of supporting that process, we continue to ensure that our Correction Department keeps pace with employee retirements and the State Commission of Correction staffing requirements. Also, to better support our newly promoted assistant warden and sergeants, the DOC administration has proactively enhanced the training curriculum for all levels of their sworn workforce. That enhanced training combined with their experience and individual skillsets should prove beneficial as they transition into new roles. …”
Deputy Commissioner Michael Gerald welcomed attending dignitaries and promotional class family members saying, “To support our new supervisors, the department continues to identify ways to enhance academy training curriculum. Some formal training enhancements include effective communication, more on-the-job scenario-based training, debriefing modules, WDOC IT systems instruction, use of force and de-escalation, off-site formal middle and senior management leadership training sessions.”
The Westchester County Department of Correction is considered a national leader in the space, recognized for its robust rehabilitation program system and accreditation certifications through the American Correctional Association, the National Commission on Correctional Healthcare and the Prison Rape Elimination Act.
The sergeants promoted are:
Alexandar Davis,
Raymond Ayton,
Christopher Buckley,
Kevin Chang,
Frank Manganello,
Michael Rodrigues,
John Schiliro and
Jessica Shannon
