Cumberland County corrections director announces resignation; officials and unions thank him for work on consent decrees and staffing

Chuck Albino, director of the Cumberland County Department of Corrections, told the Board of County Commissioners that he has submitted his resignation and will step aside after a period of transition.

Albino said he initially planned to remain in the post for three to five years but told commissioners the board’s decision to pursue different leadership prompted his departure. In a prepared statement to the board he described efforts during his tenure to reduce litigation, address two federal consent decrees and improve labor relations. “I was proud of the progress that we made,” he said, thanking staff, stakeholders and his family.

County commissioners and local criminal justice officials responded with public remarks thanking Albino for his leadership. Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb McCray said she came to “know [Albino] as a friend” and credited him with reducing suicides, use‑of‑force incidents and related litigation. A union representative for corrections staff, Victor Benitez of Local PBA 231, praised the director’s communication and hiring efforts and said the department had made “more hiring in his tenure than we’ve done in the last 6–7 years.”

Albino acknowledged continuing challenges at the jail, including short staffing and the difficult nature of corrections work, and said he was proud of staff who “do[ ] what they do every day, day in and day out.” Commissioners thanked him for leading improvements in staff morale and collaboration with law enforcement partners.

No successor was named at the meeting. Commissioners said they respect the director’s decision and noted the county will continue efforts to manage consent decrees and staffing needs while leadership transitions are arranged.