Commissioner's Message

Given that we are in a "people" business, building and maintaining relationships are critical to the achievement of our plans and priorities and ultimately to our contribution to public safety. Consequently, the relationship between the Citizen Advisory Committeess (CAC) and the Service is of such significance to our overall agenda, and it is extremely important that we take time to listen to and support our CAC members.

When I had the opportunity to meet with the National Executive Committee of the CACs recently, I took the chance to share with them my views on how they can help us move our Transformation Agenda forward. Without any hesitation, the group was eager to go back to their respective regions, community offices and institutions and assist the District Directors and Wardens any way they can. This confirmed once again why our CACs are such a valuable resource - their willingness and eagerness to help us meet our goals and objectives.

I encourage each and every one of you to reach out to the CAC members in your community office or institution and say "Thanks" and find ways to enhance the tremendous relationship between CSC and these community members who are so dedicated to helping us advance the yardsticks of effective corrections.

To each and every CAC member across the country, I say "thank you" on behalf of CSC.

Don Head
Commissioner