Each of the teams consist of three members who inspect the facility during a three day period. Once the inspection is completed, the report is sent to the ACA Hearing Board who review the final report and verify compliance with facility representatives. Representing one of only three institutions in Maryland to receive such accreditation, Sheriff Joseph Meadows, Warden Howard Walter, Assistant Warden Major Richard Aiello and Lt. Delbridge attended the Congress and were recognized for this achievement. Sheriff Joseph P. Meadows praised the work of Lt. Delbridge and all of the corrections officers.
Correctional officers have a very difficult job.
They must maintain a balance between insuring the Court s sentences are carried out, yet provide an integral number of programs and services to successfully assist the inmate with their eventual reintegration into society, the Sheriff said. Accreditation demonstrates that we are doing our job successfully and reinforces the professional demeanor these officers display daily, Meadows said. Delbridge summed up the accreditation process saying the Sheriff is responsible to safely keep all inmates remanded to his custody. Accreditation forces you to be the best you can be, Delbridge said. Providing methods to insure the safety, health, and well being of inmates and staff is paramount to the running of this facility, he said.