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Jail Manager

Certification Commission
2021–2022

COMMISSION CHAIR
officers often carry the burdens of their Michael Harris, CJM
job alone because they have chosen to Superintendent/Special Sheriff
serve in an industry that cannot be shared Norfolk County Sheriff’s Department
with their families and friends—whether Dedham, Massachusetts
because of confidentiality or simply mharris@norfolksheriffma.org
because of the nature of the job.
Just like us, Jesus often felt he was COMMISSION VICE-CHAIR
alone on an island. He endured a constant Jared Schechter, CJM
barrage of scorn and ridicule. He was Colonel/Jail Administrator
attacked and denied on a daily basis. Does Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office
this sound familiar? Wichita, Kansas
Yet, despite the adversity, He knew jared.schechter@sedgwick.gov
there were those who needed someone
to listen and care, and He engaged with COMMISSIONERS
those in need. I see correctional profes­ Amber Redmond, CJM
sionals meet these same needs every day Deputy Director
for their inmate populations. Douglas County Department of Corrections
When each one of you puts on the uni­ Omaha, Nebraska
form, you are making a conscious decision amber.redmond@douglascounty-ne.gov
to leave the safety of your home in order Henry Reyes, MAM, MPA, CJM, CCE
to serve your community, and with the Chief Deputy Detention Bureau/Housing
knowledge that the rewards are few and Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office
far between. Yet you still choose to serve. Fort Worth, Texas
Even though the public celebration may HReyes@tarrantcounty.com
be only one week out of the year, please
know that your service is appreciated and John Johnson, PhD, CJM
acknowledged every day by those whom Division Chief
you serve and serve alongside. Miami Dade Corrections & Rehabilitation Department
May God watch over and care for you Miami, Florida
and those with whom you are entrusted, John.Johnson@miamidade.gov
and may He keep you safe and secure in
the service that you have been called by
Him to perform.

PASTOR SHANE DOTSON, MS, CCE
Chaplain
American Jail Association

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