Donald L. Leach & Associates, Ltd.

Experienced Correctional Consulting Services

 Summary of Qualifications

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Testified in Federal Court as a Corrections Expert

Boston, MA; Denver, CO; Kansas City, KS; Philadelphia, PA; Bowling Green, KY; Salt Lake City, UT; Tacoma, WA

Provided Corrections Consulting, Training and Expert Services

Alabama; Arizona; Arkansas; California; Colorado; District of Coluimbia; Florida; Georgia; Idaho; Illinois; Indiana; Iowa; Kansas; Kentucky; Maine; Maryland; Massachusetts; Mississippi; Missouri;  Montana; Nebraska; New Hampshire; New Jersey; New Mexico; New York; North Carolina; Ohio; Oklahoma; Oregon; Pennsylvania; South Carolina; South Dakota; Tennessee; Texas; Utah; Virginia; Washington; Wisconsin; and, Ministry of Justice, Netherlands

About

  • Over 40 years in local detention (jails)/corrections.

  • Over 30 years consulting nationally on jail management issues,  focusing on risk management for jails and jail operational methodology.

  • Over 10 years as an Expert Witness in both Federal and State courts.

  • Supervisory experience of up to 402 employees (indirectly); supervised internal affairs investigations; experienced in interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, motivating, evaluating, and dismissing personnel.

  • Experience in administering and managing a large detention facility, developing and administering programs, budgeting, contract development, and monitoring, conducting research, monitoring compliance with policies and procedures, community relations, public speaking, controlling costs, problem-solving, and preparing reports.

  • Extensive public relations experience as Public Information Officer for the Division, developing press releases and conducting print and broadcast interviews.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in relating with people from various backgrounds.

  • Extensive computer experience, including planning, developing, maintaining, and installing networks.

  • Extensive presentations on a variety of jail and prison issues, such as classification issues, LGBT management issues, in-custody death issues, correctional medical and mental health issues, use of restraints issues, use of force issues, and inmate searches.