Event Calendar

Start Date: 10/14/2026 8:00 AM EDT
End Date: 10/15/2026 5:00 PM EDT

Venue Name: The Bulova Corporate Center

Organization Name: American Jail Association

Northeast Regional Correctional Training Center 

The Northeast Regional Correctional Training Center (NERCTC) is a collaborative effort between the American Jail Association (AJA) and the New York City Department of Correction (NYCDOC). 

NERCTC provides training to correctional agency staff employed in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. 
MISSION 

The Northeast Regional Correctional Training Center (NERCTC) promotes operational excellence within local jails across the region. The NERCTC will be a nationally recognized model for jail-specific training certification that supports professional development, ensures regulatory compliance, and reinforces public trust in correctional services. 

Leadership Skills for the First-Time Supervisor

Registration Fee $450.00 

This Course is designed for newly promoted supervisors seeking to build a strong foundation for success in a correctional environment. It focuses on the transition from peer to supervisor and addresses common challenges associated with this role. Participants will gain practical tools, learn from real-world scenarios, and develop strategies to effectively lead and manage staff. 


Please click link below for a fillable Registration form: 
 

 Instructor Information: 
 

Sam Davis MS, CJM, Major Jail Administrator (Retired) Ingham County Sheriff’s Office, Adjunct Staff, School of Criminal Justice Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan retired as the Jail Administrator from the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office (ICSO), Mason, Michigan. Sam is a graduate of the Mid-Michigan Corrections Academy and the 83rd Michigan Police Academy. He served as Chair of the Jail Administrators for the Michigan Sheriffs Association until his retirement and was appointed to the Governor’s Task Force on Racial Equity. Prior to joining the ICSO, Sam spent 33 years as a Teacher, Coach, Principal, and Central Administrator for the Lansing School District. He was an Adjunct Professor in Criminal Justice at MSU and works part-time for the Michigan High School Athletic Association. He teaches Diversity, Leadership, Ethics, Objective Jail Classification, and other topics nationally. Sam is a lifetime member of AJA. As a board member of the AJA, Sam serves as Secretary and also chairs the Training and Professional Development Committee and the Leadership Track on the Conference Planning Committee. Sam enjoys playing golf and is a martial arts enthusiast.

 A minimum number of participants are needed to hold our workshop.  You may cancel up to five business days prior to the Professional Development workshop .  No refunds will be given for cancellations received five or less business days before the class.  All cancellations are subject to a $50 service fee.  Your cancellation must be received in writing via fax or e-mail.  Substitutions are acceptable.  "No Shows" will be charged at the applicable rate. It is strongly recommended that participants DO NOT purchase airline tickets without first contacting AJA to confirm program availability.  Workshops begin at 8:00 AM and usually go until 5:00 PM (unless otherwise noted).