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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 Eastern Shore (Caroline Co, Cecil Co, Dorchester Co, Kent Co, Queen Anne’s Co, Somerset Co, Talbot Co, Wicomico Co, Worcester Co)
    (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)
    (1) Representative from Western MD (Allegany Co, Garrett Co, Washington 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.

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 rescheduled to Tuesday, December 3 through Thursday, December 5. The hearing will start at 9 a.m.

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.

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 Executive Director jennifer.beskid@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, 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