Gov.
Earl Ray Tomblin announced several changes in the state Department of Military
Affairs and Public Safety Thursday.
The
governor said interim director of Juvenile Services Stephanie Bond is now the
permanent director, Deputy MAPS Secretary Rick Staton will head up the Division
of Justice and Community Services while state Corrections Commissioner Jim
Rubenstein will become deputy secretary.
“Today,
I am extremely pleased to name these three dedicated and experienced
individuals to leadership positions at DMAPS,” Tomblin said in a news release.
“As we increase our justice reinvestment efforts and begin a comprehensive
review of our juvenile system, I have the utmost confidence that this
leadership team will continue to devote themselves to these initiatives, while
maintaining public safety and ensuring the security of our communities.”
The
changes take effect July 1.
