A total of 63 graduates were recognized on Wednesday, May 14 at the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office as part of the 49th class of the Palm Beach County Citizens Criminal Justice Academy. The Palm Beach County Criminal Justice Commission coordinates the CCJA.
The ceremony celebrated a diverse group of participants, including many students from the Palm Beach Lakes High School Law Academy, who dedicated themselves to learning about the local criminal justice system.
Palm Beach County Commissioner Gregg Weiss delivered the commencement address, urging graduates to remain active in their communities. “Stay involved in community. Your involvement makes all our lives better,” Weiss said, underscoring the importance of civic engagement and public trust in justice.
The CCJA offers residents an inside look at law enforcement, courts and corrections, helping build transparency and mutual understanding between citizens and the justice system.
This fall, the academy returns with its 50th session, marking a milestone anniversary. Titled “The Best of the CCJA,” the program will celebrate many decades of outreach, education and community partnership.
For more information about the upcoming session or how to enroll, visit the Palm Beach County Criminal Justice Commission web site www.pbc.gov/criminaljustice or contact Criminal Justice Commission Community Engagement Coordinator Rosalind Murray at (561) 355-2332.
