National Jail Leadership Command Academy Alumni

04/25/2026

Congratulations to NJLCA Instructor Jim Hart!

AJA Past President Jim Hart, CCE, CJM, was presented the TCI Legacy Award from the Tennessee Corrections Institute this week. Pictured with him is Executive Director William Wall.

04/01/2026

Class #55 is working hard and building great leaders for the future!

11/08/2025

With the conclusion of Class #54, the NJLCA has achieved a notable milestone, boasting 2003 graduates. We are grateful for the participation of AJA President Shaun Klucznik as a mentor, and AJA Past Presidents Jim Hart and Wayne Dicky as instructors. On Thursday, the class enjoyed a dinner at the Historic Austin Hall, led by NJLCA Instructor Dr. Randy Garner. We would like to express our appreciation to Lead Instructor Susan McCampbell for her continued commitment to the NJLCA curriculum and participants.

We look forward to welcoming Class #55 in March 2026!

11/03/2025

Class #54 is off to an incredible start! It’s going to be a great week of learning and networking.

09/29/2025

Congratulations to NJLCA graduate Jason Davis on his promotion to Lieutenant!

🎉 Congratulations, Lieutenant Jason Davis! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating Jason Davis on his promotion to Detention Lieutenant!

Lt. Davis brings nearly three decades of law enforcement experience, beginning his career in 1996 with the McLennan County Sheriff’s Office, where he served in many roles including jailer, patrol deputy, criminal investigator, and lieutenant in jail administration. He was also a founding member of the Special Response Team, a D.A.R.E. officer, and a Crisis Response Team negotiator and team leader.

He is a graduate of the National Jail Leadership Command Academy and a certified TCOLE and Jail Mental Health Officer–Master Trainer. Lt. Davis also holds Master Peace Officer and Master Jailer licenses.

Since joining the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office as a Compliance Officer in 2024, Lt. Davis has continued his commitment to professional excellence and community service.

👏 Congratulations, Lieutenant Davis, on this well-earned promotion

05/12/2025

03/31/2025

Congratulations to Class #52 of the National Jail Leadership Command Academy. This session took place March 23-28, 2025, at the George J. Beto Criminal Justice Center on the Sam Houston State University campus in Huntsville, TX. Participants traveled from 17 different states to attend.

The National Jail Leadership Command Academy (NJLCA) is the result of a collaborative effort between the American Jail Association (AJA) and the Correctional Management Institute of Texas (CMIT) that takes pride in providing training for succession preparation and the development of leadership skills for successful transitioning into senior leadership positions within jails.

Class #53 will take place June 1-6, 2025. For more information or to apply for a future class, please visit www.nationaljailacademy.org