Governor Brian Kemp recently announced that current Department of Community Supervision (DCS) Commissioner Michael Nail will retire on October 1st of this year after serving the state for more than 37 years.
Who will take Nail’s place as the new commissioner? Gov. Kemp also announced he will appoint Scott Maurer to succeed Commissioner Nail on October 1st. Maurer is currently the DCS Chief of Staff and has previously served in multiple executive roles within the state's public safety community.
What Gov. Brian Kemp had to say:
- “Marty and I want to thank Commissioner Nail for his years of devoted service protecting the people and communities of Georgia. His leadership at the Department of Community Supervision has made our state safer, and we are grateful for the many long days and nights of work he put in to ensure the success of that mission. We wish him, Candy, and their family continued health and happiness in the years ahead.”
- “Marty and I also want to thank Scott Maurer for his willingness to take on this new role. Having also been a key partner in the launch of DCS, his years of work and leadership in the law enforcement community will serve him well in this role as he carries on the department's legacy of professionalism and reliable public safety.”
Context: As the first to lead the department following its inception in 2015, Commissioner Nail has been instrumental in its vision and development.
Nail’s time as commissioner capped an extensive career in public safety with multiple senior leadership roles at the Department of Corrections and the State Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Chief of Staff Scott Maurer currently serves at the DCS where he aids in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the nation’s largest community supervision agencies.
Maurer has served the State of Georgia since 2001, and prior to his appointment at DCS, he worked in various capacities with the Department of Corrections and the State Board of Pardons & Paroles.
Among other professional accomplishments, he also serves as the Chairman of the Probable Cause Committee for the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council.
