Two North Country recruits graduate from DEC officer training
John Cobb of Ellisburg and Peyton Schmitt of Harrisville were among 28 recruits who completed the state Department of Environmental Conservation’s basic training for environmental conservation police officers.
By the ClickNNY Fort Drum Desk
John Cobb of Ellisburg and Peyton Schmitt of Harrisville were among 28 recruits who completed the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s 25th Basic School for Environmental Conservation Police Officers.
The recruits completed six months of training and were recognized Sept. 4 at a ceremony at Empire State Plaza in Albany. Caroline Matuck of Paul Smiths and Steven Popp of Keene also were among the graduates.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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