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.
Special Note: The Correctional Training Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 10, 2024, has been changed to Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 10:00 am. The meeting will be held at the Public Safety Education and Training Center located at 6852 4th Street, Sykesville, MD 21784.
Special Note: The Revocation Hearing on scheduled for Tuesday, September 10 through Thursday, September 12, 2024 has been postponed.
Commission Meetings:Correctional Training Commission 2024
Meeting Dates: January 18, April 11, July 31 and October 30, 2024
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.
Contact the Correctional Training Commission Executive Director: Jennifer A. Beskid, EdD. jennifer.beskid@maryland.gov, 443-240-8696.
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, Acting 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 Joseph J. Gamble, Talbot County Sheriff’s Office
Represented by Sheriff Ricky Cox, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office
President, MD Criminal Justice Association
Kevin Bianca
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
Regional Representatives
“Capital Region” means Frederick County, Montgomery County, Prince Geroge’s County.
“Central Region” means Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Harford County, and Howard County.
“Eastern Shore Region” means Caroline County, Cecil County, Dorchester County, Kent County, Queen Anne’s County, Somerset County, Talbot County, Wicomico County, and Worcester County.
“Southern Region” means Calvert County, Charles County, and St. Mary’s County.
“Western Region” means Allegany County, Garrett County, and Washington County.
The individuals listed below continue in their appointments as a successor has not been named.
Lt. Hyanna Barnett
Lt. Fateema Mobley
Sgt. Rhonda Johnson
TBD, Representing the Capital Region
TBD, Representing the Central Region
TBD, Representing the Eastern Shore Region
TBD, Representing the Southern Region
TBD, Representing the Western Region
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- MD Commission on Correctional Standards