State agency recertifies Hanover County Sheriff's Office training academy

A field services coordinator from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services said the Hanover County Sheriff's Office Academy not only met but "exceeded" standards in this year's recertification audit and presented the academy's recertification to Sheriff Greg Sicks and staff.

Sheriff Greg Sicks, who introduced himself for the record to the board, acknowledged academy staff and training leadership, naming Lieutenant Matt Gardner and other sworn staff who run the program. He said the academy also serves as the academy of record for the local jail and the public-safety emergency communications department.

The presentation underscored the academy's compliance with mandated training requirements; no board action followed beyond recognition and thanks to staff.