DATE: April 5, 2018     
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Janelle Love
Media Relations Office
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Cpl. Justin Davis Named Charles County Detention Center’s
2017 Correctional Officer of the Year

Charles County Detention Center Director Brandon Foster, along with Sheriff Troy Berry and members of the CCSO and CCDC Command Staff, are proud to announce that Corporal Justin Davis has been named the 2017 Correctional Officer of the Year. Cpl. Davis was presented his award at a ceremony held last week.

Corporal Justin Davis, center, receives the 2017 Correctional Officer of the Year Award from members of the CCDC Command Staff

Cpl. Davis began his career in Corrections in October of 2008, and he has been assigned to Security Maintenance for the past 18 months. Six months into this assignment, Cpl. Davis was tasked with training his new supervisor. His ability to quickly retain knowledge, find and implement solutions to complex problems, and his instructional abilities led to a seamless transition for his supervisor.

As an officer in Security Maintenance, Cpl. Davis excels in accomplishing his primary mission of maintaining the security systems of the Detention Center buildings. While reviewing plans for our upcoming intake expansion, Cpl. Davis discovered many security and building deficiencies. His suggestions were made to the project manager, who then implemented them into the final set of drawings. These recommendations resulted in a great deal of time and money savings, and eliminated potential future frustrations. Cpl. Davis’ innovation and ability to devise maintenance strategies has saved thousands of dollars for the CCSO, and also creates safer and better working conditions for his fellow officers.

“Cpl. Davis’ contributions to the detention center and efforts to keep the facilities secure and safe for officers and inmates is invaluable to the Sheriff’s Office,” said Sheriff Berry. “I am very proud of the dedication displayed by Cpl. Davis, as well as all of our Correctional Officers.”

“It was a privilege to name Cpl. Davis Correctional Officer of the Year for 2017,” said CCDC Director Brandon Foster. “His work ethic, initiative, and dedication make him very deserving of this high honor.”

Charles County Crime Solvers offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest or indictment of a person responsible for a crime in Charles County. All individuals who provide tips through Crime Solvers will remain anonymous. Anyone with information about an unsolved crime or the location of a fugitive may contact Charles County Crime Solvers by calling 1-866-411-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted online at www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com or by using the P3Intel mobile app, which can be found in the Android Store and Apple store by searching “P3tips.”

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is a full-service law enforcement agency comprised of more than 600 police, corrections and civilian personnel responsible for protecting more than 150,000 residents. The CCSO was accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) in 2001 has been designated as a CALEA Gold Standard of Excellence agency since 2011. Established in 1658, the CCSO is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the United States. For more information, visit www.ccso.us.      

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