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Advisory Board Member, Former Sheriff, Washtenaw County, Michigan

Jerry Clayton

Jerry L. Clayton is a 30-plus year Public Safety Services professional, currently serving his fourth term as the Sheriff of Washtenaw County. Sheriff Clayton leads an organization of approximately 420 staff, serving a population of over 358,000, covering a 720-square mile geographical area. During his career with the Sheriff’s Office, he served as a front-line Corrections Officer, Deputy Sheriff and command officer. He was also appointed to several executive positions. Sheriff Clayton has been a certified criminal justice trainer and instructor for more than twenty-five years, providing training and consulting services to a variety of private and public-sector clients, including the United States Department of Justice, the National Sheriff’s Association, and the American Civil Liberties Union. He has also received international recognition for his expertise and work in the Criminal Justice profession.
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