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September 7, 2022
New Undersheriff Appointed in Chesapeake
October 7, 2022
The Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office has added four new “Certified Jail Managers” (CJMs) to its ranks! Major David Rosado, Major Jennifer Stafford, Lt. Michael Flint, and Lt. Thomas Mercer Jr. were recently designated Certified Jail Managers by the American Jail Association (AJA). They join the ranks of Sheriff Jim O’Sullivan, Colonel Clayton Bennett, and Lt. Colonel Christopher Pascal as recipients of this prestigious national certification. According to the AJA, there are now 10 certified jail managers in Hampton Roads; seven of them work for the Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office.
The recipients completed a thorough background investigation and an intensive four-hour exam prepared by the AJA and the Jail Manager Certification Commission. The exam was based purely on knowledge and experience; there was no study material. To earn the certification, applicants had to demonstrate competency, professionalism in the field, and strong specialty knowledge. The award recognizes continuing education and growth in the field of corrections management.
The AJA is a national, nonprofit organization that supports the professionals who operate our nation’s jails. It is the only national association focusing exclusively on issues specific to the operations of local correctional facilities.
