Department of Detention Facilities
Terry Kokolis, Superintendent
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Mission
To provide for public safety through the confinement of pretrial detainees and convicted offenders in safe and secure facilities, and by offering alternatives to incarceration and re-entry services which are comprehensive and effective.
Vision
Serving the citizens of Anne Arundel County by professionally managing safe and secure correctional facilities and offering programs and services to pretrial and convicted individuals which support successful re-entry to the community.
The Department of Detention Facilities accomplishes its mission through (1) training of staff in current correctional philosophy and techniques, (2) promulgation of policies reflecting recognized standards in the management of staff and offender population, (3) careful adherence to security principles; (4) maintaining clean, safe facilities, (5) providing medical and mental health care services; and (6) offering services to inmates to aid in their re-entry to the community. Toward this end, the Department has set the following goals:
- Operate constitutional and efficient facilities that comply with Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards
- Operate safe and secure facilities that ensure public, staff, and inmate safety
- Use new technologies that maximize efficiency and reduce operating costs
- Provide the resources necessary to ensure effective recruitment, training, performance, and development of staff
- Partner with the criminal justice system to develop initiatives which control inmate population growth by ensuring efficient case processing and making available effective alternatives to incarceration
- Establish and maintain partnerships with other governmental and community agencies and with the private sector to provide services which support offenders' successful re-entry to the community.
Department News & Accomplishments
On September 29, 2014, the Ordnance Road Correctional Center hosted state, local health and
public safety officials through a tour of its facility to learn more about the Anne Arundel County
Department of Health's and the Anne Arundel County Department of Detention Facilities' collaborative
Road to Recovery Program. .
Road to Recovery provides methadone maintenance treatment to inmates who become incarcerated
while on a methadone treatment program in the community. The program also initiates eligible inmates
on methadone treatment. Inmates receive daily medication, assessment and counseling and, upon
release, are connected to the Department of Health's Adult Addiction Clinic or to another community
treatment program.
From left, front row, Kathleen Rebbert-Franklin, Deputy Director of Population-Based Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Administration, Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH); Dr. Jinlene Chan, Anne Arundel County Acting Health Officer; back row, Sandra Hart, Substance Abuse Treatment Services Acting Director, Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS); Kevin Loeb, DPSCS Office of Government Legislative and Community Affairs Director; Dr. Gayle Jordan-Randolph, DHMH Behavioral Health and Disabilities Deputy Secretary; Dr. Joshua Sharfstein, Maryland Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene; Terry Kokolis, Superintendent, Anne Arundel County Department of Detention Facilities; Sandra O'Neill, Behavioral Health Services Deputy Director, County Department of Health; and William Rufenacht, DOH Behavioral Health Services Director.
2014 Maryland Commision on Correctional Standards- 100% Compliance
2014 County Executive Laura Newman appointed Commission on Excellence report
2013 Maryland Commision on Correctional Standards- 100% Compliance
2013 Peruvian Delegation visits the Anne Arundel County Department of Detention Faciltites
2012 The Grand Jury Report Term 2012
2011 The Grand Jury Report Term 2011
