The Ministry of National Security is pleased to announce the appointment of Brigadier Radgh Mason, OD, JP, as the new Commissioner of Corrections in the Department of Correctional Services.
Brigadier Mason takes office on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. He replaces Dr. Marc Thomas who was acting commissioner from 2023.
Brigadier Mason enlisted in the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) on October 23, 1989 and served as an officer in the regular force for thirty-three (33) years with distinguished service.
He is a transformational leader and team player with extensive experience at the executive level in various fields of expertise. His primary skill-set includes strategic management, finance, logistics, human resource, and information systems management.
He is currently pursuing a doctorate in Economic Development Policy at the University of the West Indies.
Brigadier Mason holds several national awards including the Order of Distinction, Rank of Officer as well as the Medal of Honour for Meritorious Service. He was also the JDF’s Co-Chair on the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica’s COVID-19 Response Fund in 2020 and effectively led the logistic planning and multi-agency implementation for the delivery of thousands of care packages across the island.
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