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Senate committee backs Jared Garcia for Utah Department of Corrections director
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The Senate Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Confirmation Committee on Jan. 25 unanimously recommended Jared Garcia to the full Senate for confirmation as executive director of the Utah Department of Corrections after testimony highlighting his law‑enforcement background and departmental staffing gains.
The Senate Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Confirmation Committee on Jan. 25 voted to favorably recommend Jared Garcia to the full Senate for confirmation as executive director of the Utah Department of Corrections.
Garcia, appointed by Gov. Spencer Cox, told the committee he has worked 23 years in law enforcement, including service with the Utah Highway Patrol and the State Bureau of Investigation, and as chief of police in Moab. If confirmed, he said his top priorities will be retaining staff, investing in leadership and training, and continuing efforts to expand treatment,…
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