Join us in continuing to congratulate Award Recipients from our JAILCON24 Western Regional Awards Ceremony
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The Island County Sheriff's Office posted this to his Facebook page on .
Join us in continuing to congratulate Award Recipients from our JAILCON24 Western Regional Awards Ceremony. This morning we are recognizing Chief Jose Briones of the Island County Sheriff’s Office, WA. Chief Briones received 7 letters of nomination, including one from his senator! There’s a first for everything and this was a first for us. Jose Briones took command of the Island County Jail 8 months after an in-custody death in the facility. He remains in contact with the father of the inmate in custody to this day. He firmly believes that “re-entry starts when individuals come into our facility”.
Senator Ron Muzzle said, “I was present during a very stressful time at the jail and have seen him in action, On that particular day, and obviously disturbed inmate decided to inflict self-harm. Chief Briones immediately reacted with appropriate staff to respond compassionately and place the inmate in a position so that he couldn’t continue to harm himself. I continue to hear propaganda demonizing law enforcement. I wish they could see Chief Briones at work and listen to his philosophy on incarceration. Respect, compassion, and professionalism sum up my impression of Chief Briones.”
Congratulations Chief Jose Briones!
