ATLANTA — The Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles’ 54th Basic Parole Officer Training Course graduation ceremony was held at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth, Ga. on May 4. Sixteen new parole officers are now on duty across the state including Arcadia native Luis Alejo. Alejo will begin his employment with the agency in the Macon, Ga. parole pffice.

Parole Board Vice Chairman Albert Murray delivered the commencement address.