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Correctional Training Commission

The Correctional Training Commission was established in 1971 by the Maryland Legislature. Its membership establishes minimum standards of training and selection for correctional officers in Maryland. Meetings are held on a quarterly basis or as needed. Contact ctc.dpscs@maryland.gov for more information.

Important Notice: The membership of the Correctional Training Commission has been updated as a result of SB402, effective June 1, 2024. The Governor’s Appointments Office is currently accepting applications and recommendations to fill vacancies on the Commission, which all require Senate confirmation. Applications and recommendations can be submitted online through the Appointments Office.

Correctional officers or officials from local correctional facilities, representing different regions in Maryland are needed to fill seats in the following regions:

    (1) Representative from the Capital Region (Frederick Co, Montgomery Co, Prince George’s Co)
    (1) Representative from Southern MD (Calvert Co, Charles Co, St. Mary’s Co)

Applications and recommendations should be submitted directly to the Appointments Office (link provided above). If you are aware of submissions to the Appointments Office, please inform our office so we can track the status and follow up accordingly.

Commission Meetings:
Correctional Training Commission 2025
Meeting Dates: January 15, April 16, July 16 and October 15, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Place: Public Safety Education and Training Center
6852 4th Street
Sykesville, MD 21784
Add'l Info: A portion of the meeting may be held in closed session.

Minutes from in-person meetings and recordings from virtual meetings are provided below. The agenda is posted for upcoming meetings once available. For more information, contact ctc.dpscs@maryland.gov.

Secretary, Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
Carolyn J. Scruggs, Chair

Secretary, Department of Juvenile Services
Vincent Schiraldi

Representative of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
Anthony Gaskins, Chief of Staff

Representative of the Department of Juvenile Services
Adina Levi, Deputy Secretary of Residential Services

Deputy Secretary, Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
Annie Harvey, Deputy Secretary of Operations

President, MD Correctional Administrators Association (MCAA)
Ryan Ross, Director, Charles County Detention Center, Vice-Chair

President, MD Sheriffs’ Association
Sheriff Jim DeWees, Carroll County Sheriff’s Office

President, MD Criminal Justice Association
Nicole Ebb

Attorney General
Anthony G. Brown
Represented by: Joseph Thomas, Principal Counsel

President, Coppin State University
Dr. Anthony L. Jenkins
Represented by: Dr. Beverly O’Bryant, Dean, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Correctional Officer of the State
Ayodele Okunoren

Representative of the Department of Juvenile Services
Daryl Washington

Regional Representatives

Margaret Chippendale, Howard County Corrections, Representing the Central Region (Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford and Howard Counties plus Baltimore City)

TBD, Representing the Capital Region (Frederick, Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties)

TBD, Representing the Eastern Shore Region (Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico and Worcester Counties)

TBD, Representing the Southern Region (Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's Counties)

TBD, Representing the Western Region (Allegany, Garrett and Washington Counties)

The following members will continue until the end of their term and until a successor has been appointed:
Lt. Hyanna Barnett
Capt. Fateema Mobley