He spent 40 years with the Division of Correctio
Lt, Col. William “”Vic” DeLauter (Photo from Frederick County Sheriff’s Office)
Frederick, Md (KM) The long time Warden and Correctional Bureau Chief for the Frederick County Sheriffs Office has retired. Lieutenant Colonel William “Vic” DeLauter officially hung up his badge on Thursday, May 1st after four decades of service.
The Sheriff’s Office say DeLauter began his career on March 28th, 1985 when he was hired as a correctional officer by then-Sheriff Robert Snyder. He rose through the ranks, holding several positions including Work Release Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, Security i Lieutenant, Director of Administrative Services, Director of Security, Assistant Director and Acting Director. In 2010, DeLauter was appointed Bureau Chief, a position he held until his retirement.
He worked under four Sheriffs. During that time, DeLauter oversaw significant advancements at the Detention Center, including the implementation of the Work Release Program, Central Booking, a modern medical wing and an updated sally port entrance, and the deployment of an inmate tablet and phone systems. The Sheriff’s Office also says DeLauter played a major role in accreditation efforts and supported inmate reentry programs post-incarceration.
DeLauter is a Frederick Native, graduating from Frederick High School, and the Frederick Community College Criminal Justice Program. He is also a veteran of the US Navy, serving in Vietnam from June, 1970 until January 1973.
Throughout his career, the Sheriff’s Office says Delauter was certified instructor for both the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions and a Certified Firearms instructor. He completed advanced leadership and public information training at the University of Maryland and the Department of Homeland Security.
“Lt. Col. DeLauter has had a remarkable career serving the citizens of Frederick County in the Corrections Bureau of the Sheriff’s Office,” says Sheriff Chuck Jenkins, in a statement. “I had the pleasure of appointing Vic to the position of Warden in 2010 because of the way he managed the staff and cared about the operations of the Adult Detention Center. Rarely does anyone serve 40 years in the field of corrections and maintain a positive attitude. I wish him the best in his retirement with his family, and on behalf of the the citizens of this county, I thank him for his service.”
By Kevin McManus