What similarities can be drawn between soup and correctional facilities? Both involve a variety of ingredients that must be combined in the correct ratios for success. For soup, the choice of types and brands of ingredients can make or break the outcome; for correctional facilities, different factors such as policies, staffing, procedures and funding could be the difference between success and failure. Join along as detention and corrections expert, Brian Lee, uses the metaphor of creating the perfect soup recipe to explain why having a balanced approach in planning, managing, and operating correctional facilities is so important.

 

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Brian Lee

Vice President

Brian brings nearly 30 years of experience in detention operations and public safety. He previously served as Deputy Chief with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, where he managed day-to-day operations for one of the nation’s largest jail systems and helped advance evidence-based practices to reduce recidivism. He also chaired the Maricopa County Smart Justice (Re-entry) Council, coordinating efforts across multiple justice agencies. At CGL, Brian applies this operational background to help justice agencies evaluate facility performance, improve efficiency, and support...