Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear appoints Randy White, a 27-year state corrections veteran, as DJJ Commissioner to address youth detention rates, staffing shortages, and facility security issues.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has appointed Randy White, former state corrections executive with 27 years of experience, as the new commissioner of the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). White will focus on reducing youth detention rates, addressing staffing shortages, and improving facilities' security amidst allegations of mistreatment and violence in Kentucky's juvenile detention centers.

March 22, 2024
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