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County approves jail promotion and hires three corrections officers

Somerset County Commissioners · August 6, 2026
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Summary

Commissioners approved the recommissioning of Milton Porter, promoted Bruce Dean to corporal, and authorized hiring Caden Boston, Owen Baladu and Aidan Bosworth as corrections officers; an FTO training plan was discussed.

The commission approved multiple personnel actions affecting the Somerset County Jail. Resolution 26 1 38 recommissioned Milton Porter as a deputy. Under Resolution 26 1 40 the board approved promotion of Bruce Dean to corporal. Resolution 26 20 41 authorized hiring three corrections officers: Caden Boston, Owen Baladu and Aidan Bosworth. All measures were moved, seconded and recorded as approved with 'All in favor.'

Sheriff (speaker 9) also briefed commissioners on stabilization of supervisory posts and the FTO program: six candidates were identified and a train-the-trainer approach was discussed so the county can run its own training. Commissioners asked for clarification on timelines and selection; the sheriff said he would clarify points if he misspoke.