Dean Williams, government director of the Colorado Division of Corrections, , is resigning after 4 years within the management position.
Williams will go away the DOC in December and an interim government director can be introduced previous to his departure, in line with a Thursday information launch.
“We’re grateful to Dean Williams for his devoted service and thank him for his work on behalf of the Division of Corrections” mentioned Gov. Jared Polis. “His work has been part of our dedication to cut back recidivism and enhance public security, and we want Dean properly in his future endeavors.”
Williams was appointed government director, by Polis, on Jan. 8, 2019. Williams is credited with navigating the division via the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to implementing applications designed to supply alternatives for incarcerated people to develop essential pro-social abilities, and obtain the training and coaching wanted to efficiently transition again into the neighborhood. Amongst these applications is a statewide jail radio station.
“It has been the distinction of a lifetime to be the Government Director of the Colorado Division of Corrections. I’m very grateful to Governor Polis for selecting me to steer the DOC these previous 4 years,” Williams mentioned within the launch. “I’ve been blessed to work with fantastic leaders throughout state companies, state legislators, native legislation enforcement, unbelievable neighborhood companions and most significantly our devoted CDOC workers.
“I’ve the deepest respect for all the CDOC workforce who serve with honor day-after-day within the face of intensely difficult however rewarding work. Whereas I can be stepping except for the Division, Colorado will at all times have a particular place in my coronary heart.”
Previous to becoming a member of the DOC, Williams was the commissioner of corrections in Alaska. His final day on the job in Colorado can be on Dec. 2, and a search course of for the interim government director is underway.