Public Safety & Rehabilitation

Public Safety & Rehabilitation

Meade County currently offers a range of offender programs focused on education, treatment, faith-based support, and reentry. Effective programs that support positive behavior, safer facilities, and successful reentry should continue.

I believe rehabilitation plays an important role in a well-run jail — not as an alternative to public safety, but as a way to strengthen it. When offender programs are properly managed, they improve day-to-day safety inside the facility and help reduce repeat offenses after release.

Commitment to Existing Offender Programs

As jailer, my starting point would be clear:
programs that are working stay in place.

Offender programs should:

• Be administered consistently and professionally

• Operate under clear policies and security standards

• Respect the dignity and legal rights of those in custody

• Support positive behavior, accountability, and reentry

• Be evaluated based on results, not publicity

There is no reason to eliminate effective programs. Strong leadership ensures they are stable, sustainable, and properly supported.

Professional Leadership Strengthens Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation succeeds when it is part of an organized, professionally led corrections system. Clear expectations, trained staff, and ethical administration allow offender programs to operate safely and effectively over time.

My focus would be on supporting existing programs, strengthening oversight where needed, and ensuring they continue to serve both public safety and successful reentry — without unnecessary disruption.

Effective programs continue.
Professional leadership makes them stronger.