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Lt. Gov. Austin Davis is the youngest lieutenant governor in the country and the first Black lieutenant governor in Commonwealth history. Inspired by the history-makers who came before – leaders like Pennsylvania House Speaker K. Leroy Irvis and state Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Nix Jr. – Austin is determined to motivate a new generation of public servants to break even more barriers.

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​Austin A. Davis
Chairman

On September 16, 2019, Michael D. Pennington was appointed as Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD).  Mr. Pennington has nearly 30 years of experience in the criminal and juvenile justice systems. As PCCD’s Executive Director, Mr. Pennington oversees a staff of nearly 150 employees responsible for administering a wide – and growing – array of grants, programming, and activities designed to improve the justice system, deliver services to victims of crime, and increase the safety of Pennsylvania’s communities.

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Michael Pennington
Executive Director




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The boards and committees of PCCD capture the best thinking and diverse voices of experts and professionals deeply involved in criminal justice matters.

The Criminal Justice Advisory Committee (CJAC) supports a comprehensive strategy to reduce crime that prioritizes evidence-based policy and practice at every stage of the Commonwealth’s justice system.  Read about CJAC.

The Mental Health and Justice Advisory Committee (MHJAC) supports Pennsylvania’s initiative to expand the successful implementation of evidence-based practices for justice-involved individuals with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders and advance the capabilities of local communities to reduce the involvement of individuals with mental illness and co-occurring disorders in the criminal justice system, while enhancing public safety and the well-being of our communities.  Read about MHJAC.

The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Committee (JJDPC) is the official juvenile justice planning, coordinating, and policy-setting body for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The committee develops a comprehensive, long-range plan and related policies for the Commonwealth's juvenile justice system. Additionally, the group sets priorities for juvenile justice projects supported by PCCD’s various funding streams.  Read about JJDPC.

The Victims' Services Advisory Committee (VSAC) serves in an advisory capacity to PCCD and to assure that the voices, needs and perspectives of all crime victims/survivors will be considered in the development of services, services standards, policies, funding priorities, legislation and outcomes.  Read about VSAC.

The Research, Evaluation, and Data Analysis Advisory Committee (REDAAC) promotes effectiveness of justice programs in Pennsylvania by providing quality research, evaluation, data collection, and analysis to policy makers, program managers, and practitioners.  Read about REDAAC.

The Sheriffs' and Deputy Sheriffs' Education and Training Board (SDSETB) certifies and provides continuous education to all full- or part-time deputy sheriffs.  Read about SDSETB.

The Constables' Education and Training Board (CETB) educates and certifies the Commonwealth's elected and appointed constables and deputy constables.  Read about CETB.