2025 ACA 155th Congress of Correction Denver_Program Book

Denver Host Committee Letter

Joint letter for the American Correctional Association 155 th Congress of Correction Co-chairs: - Denver Sheriff Elias Diggins - Colorado Department of Corrections Executive Director Stancil Dear Attendees, Welcome to the American Correctional Association’s 155th Congress of Correction! We are delighted to host you here in the vibrant Mile High City and beautiful State of Colorado. Your presence is truly an honor, and we are thrilled that you have chosen to join us for what promises to be an enriching and impactful conference. The dedicated professionals working in Colorado’s jails , prisons, community correction facilities, residential treatment centers, doing parole work, reentry and more are committed to lives service, striving every day to make our communities better. Our departments are devoted to public safety, successful reentry, and reducing recidivism. We are confident that, together, the ACA and its members will continue to make a significant difference across our nation and internationally as well. We encourage you to experience 16 th Street, which is just two blocks from the Convention Center! There you will find wonderful shops, amazing restaurants and entertainment along a mile of the best that Colorado has to offer. Additionally, your conference magazine has recommendations for other places to see and visit in our picturesque state during your time here. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to strengthening public safety in the communities we all serve together. We hope you enjoy your time learning from one another and experiencing all that Colorado has to offer. Denver Sheriff Elias Diggins Colorado Department of Corrections Executive Director Moses “Andre”Stancil

WELCOME

Warmest Regards,

Sheriff Elias Diggins City & County of Denver

Executive Director Moses “ Andre ” Stancil Colorado Department of Corrections

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