OSSIPEE — The Carroll County Board of Commissioners recently announced the promotion of Lt. Brian King as the new superintendent at the county house of corrections effective Friday, Aug. 30.
With a bachelor of science degree and more than 20 years in law enforcement, including experience as a marine patrol officer, town police officer, Carroll County deputy sherif, and corrections lieutenant, King brings a wealth of knowledge, skills, and abilities to the position, the county commissioners said in a press release.
King had been chief of safety and security at the Carroll County Department of Corrections and handles supervision of day-to-ay operations facility wide.
As superintendent, King will be responsible for preparing, recommending, revising and enforcing policies and procedures for the safe, secure and orderly operation of the Carroll County Department of Corrections.
“I’m excited to move forward in a new era for the department of corrections,” King to the Sun last Friday.
“I’m looking forward to working together with the staff that we have and developing our staff members in the future.”
He clarified that the jail and the house of corrections are one and the same. The sign in front of the building says Carroll County Jail, but the technical title is Carroll County House of Corrections, which is run by the Carroll County Department of Corrections.
Duties also include but are not limited to ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the facility, maintaining custody of all inmates, and overseeing inmate rehabilitative programs.
He succeeds Superintendent Sean Eldridge, who has served as Superintendent since March 2021 and retired on Aug. 30. The commissioners said they are grateful to Superintendent Eldridge for his years of service and wish him the best in his retirement.
Carroll County Commissioner Chair Terry McCarthy (R-Conway) said, “We are thrilled about Lt. King leading our team of dedicated professionals and are confident he will bring a commitment to excellence to the position.”
The other commissioners are Chuck McGee (R-Moultonborough) and Bill Nelson (R-Brookfield).
The jail can hold up to 127 people and as of Friday was holding 47.
The average daily count for the year is about 53 inmates.
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