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When each inmate walks into your facility, you
may be the person who helps them to heal so that
his or her life is cracked open to let in transforma-
tion. You may be the new officer in the pod, in
booking, medical, or the many other posts to which
you may be assigned. Or you may be the veteran
officer who has encountered hundreds, or perhaps
thousands, of inmates with little or no known suc- Solve
cess of your positive impact on their transformation your Paperless
to a new life. Administrative Tracking
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Transformation often occurs when opportunity Training Mitigation
meets preparation. Although we follow the same
routine day after day, opportunity is always present. Policy
And unbeknownst until that moment, one for which Management
you have been uniquely prepared.
Every day that we show up for work, we have
a God-given opportunity to influence and impact
those with whom we interact. It’s what you decide
to do with your position of authority that matters.
Preparation comes through training, life and profes-
sional experience, your peers, family, friends, and
others who cross your path. You decide each day
what impact you will make on those around you. Is
today that day?
Transformation is what most of our inmates
desire, but they have never been given a reason or
opportunity to experience true transformation like
the Apostle Paul. I ask you: Will you be the one who
provides the healing that can lead to a transforma-
tive experience for those who are in our care? This is
your choice every day!
May the God of transformation provide watch
and care over you and those you care for, and may
He keep you safe and secure in the job you have
been called to perform.

PASTOR SHANE DOTSON MS, CCE
Chaplain
American Jail Association

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