Correctional Center

The primary mission of the Correctional Division is to operate an efficient, effective and safe County Correctional Center for the inmates incarcerated in the Center, for the personnel employed in the Center, and for the citizens of Cape May County.   The philosophy of the Correctional Center is to provide for the health, safety, welfare and security of those entrusted to our care and custody.  Those in our custody shall be provided with all services, rights and protection with an emphasis placed on self-improvement and rehabilitation.

To accomplish this mission and maintain the philosophy there are approximately 83 sworn Officers and civilian personnel that work in the Correctional Division. These personnel are comprised of a staff of Senior Officers, an Administration Section, an Inmate Services Department, an Operations Office, a Medical Department, a Food Service Department, a Maintenance Department, and three shifts of Correctional Officers.

 Built in 1977, the Correctional Center (previously called the County Jail) was designed to hold 149 inmates including 11 female inmates.  The Center, through minor construction and renovation projects, is now licensed to hold 181 inmates including 30 female inmates.  The Center is located on 18 acres of property at Exit 11 on the Garden State Parkway, East on Crest Haven Road, in the Town of Cape May Court House, in Middle Township, of Cape May County, New Jersey. To see the more about the County Jail see the History Page .

  Using eligible inmates identified by the Court, the Correctional division provides programs and services to the County of Cape May. The first program is the Sheriff’s Labor Assistance Program (SLAP). The SLAP personnel operate a car wash between the months of April and October for the County of Cape May vehicle fleet, work in the County Park, and provide routine outside services around the County grounds. The Correctional Division is also responsible for the Clean Streets Program and a Work Release program.

 The National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) has accredited the Correctional Center Medical Department four times over the past twelve years. This is a private organization that focuses on the healthcare and medical services provided to the inmates within the Center. Finally, it must be also noted that the Correctional Center has successfully completed all annual inspections conducted by the NJDOC.

Correctional Division Staff

Administrative Staff

 Donald J. Lombardo ,cpm - Facility Administrator

Captain Kathleen Krych - Chief of Operations

Lieutenant Dino Velli - Administrative

Lieutenant Michael Tees - Inmate Affairs Commander

Lieutenant Christine Smith - Security and Safety Commander

Lieutenant Edward Deni - Squad Commander

 Squad #1

Kevin Marriner - Shift Supervisor

Sergeant Joseph Sykes - Shift   Supervisor

Squad #2

Sergeant Vincent Terinoni -  Shift Supervisor

Sergeant Thomas Rucci - Shift Supervisor

Squad #3

Sergeant Brian Turner - Shift Supervisor

Sergeant George Bowman - Shift Supervisor

Squad #4

Sergeant Robert Leininger - Shift Supervisor

Sergeant Robert Campbell - Shift Supervisor

Jail Records

Cpl. Robert Keefe - Supervisor of Records Divisionand Classification

Inmate Services

Mrs. Jean Crean - Director Inmate Services

Logistics

Mr. Herbert Payne - Logistical Operations

Maintenance Department

Cape May County Facilities and Services

Kitchen Department

ARAMARK, Inc.

Medical Department

Correctional Health Services

Revised: 09/14/2009