JERSEYVILLE - Jersey County Correctional Officer Bethany Krankel has graduated from the Southwestern Illinois College Corrections Academy after completing an intensive eight-week program in corrections training, the Jersey County Sheriff’s Office said.
The program included training in defensive tactics, firearms and legal academics, according to the sheriff’s office.
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The Jersey Sheriff's Office said the training is intended to prepare participants for the challenges and responsibilities of a career in corrections.
Krankel began working with the Jersey County Sheriff’s Office in 2023 as a part-time corrections officer. She later earned a full-time position as a correctional officer.
The sheriff’s office said Krankel has demonstrated “reliability, professionalism, and a willingness to learn and grow within the department.”
“We are proud to have Bethany as a member of the Sheriff’s Office and are confident she will continue to make a positive impact in her role,” the office said.
