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Senate committee forwards Jake Gadsden Jr. nomination to lead Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services
Summary
A Senate committee voted unanimously to advance Jake Gadsden Jr.'s nomination to head the Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services after a screening in which senators pressed him on reentry, staff morale and interagency coordination.
A Senate committee voted unanimously to send Gov. Henry’s nominee, Jake Gadsden Jr., to the full Senate for consideration to be director of the Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services following a public screening on an unspecified date.
Gadsden, who described more than 30 years in corrections work and currently serves as deputy director of programs, reentry and rehabilitative services at the Department of Corrections, told the committee he intends to continue and expand reentry efforts and to assess staff morale and duties if confirmed.
The screening began with an endorsement: committee leadership reported a unanimous favorable subcommittee recommendation and noted the presence of…
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