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Jail Manager

Certification Commission
2021–2022

COMMISSION CHAIR
This story exemplifies the leadership skills Michael Harris, CJM
developed within our military today just Superintendent/Special Sheriff
as it did during the time of Jesus—a lead- Norfolk County Sheriff’s Department
ership that supports those in the ranks. Dedham, Massachusetts
Brother in arms who continue to support mharris@norfolksheriffma.org
and uphold each other no matter what
curve balls life throws at them. COMMISSION VICE-CHAIR
Jared Schechter, CJM
Today’s “Centurions” Colonel/Jail Administrator
Our veterans bring the same conviction Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office
and passion into our facilities as the cen- Wichita, Kansas
turion from 2,000 years ago. If you need jared.schechter@sedgwick.gov
examples, just look at the articles in this
edition of American Jails. COMMISSIONERS
Not only do today’s veteran officers Amber Redmond, CJM
show conviction and passion, they also Deputy Director
provide the loyalty, structure, organi- Douglas County Department of Corrections
zational skills, and dependability they Omaha, Nebraska
learned during their military service. amber.redmond@douglascounty-ne.gov
And they add many other qualities that
improve our jails. Henry Reyes, MAM, MPA, CJM, CCE
On behalf the American Jail Chief Deputy Detention Bureau/Housing
Association, I personally want to say Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office
Fort Worth, Texas
thank you to all those who have served HReyes@tarrantcounty.com
and currently serve and those who make
all of our jails a better place to work and John Johnson, PhD, CJM
support our inmates as they work toward Division Chief
recovery. Miami Dade Corrections & Rehabilitation Department
May the God of transformation provide Miami, Florida
watch and care over you and those for John.Johnson@miamidade.gov
whom you care, and may He keep you
safe and secure in the job you are called to
perform.

PASTOR SHANE DOTSON, MS, CCE
Chaplain
American Jail Association

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