JMCC Profile
Danielle Frane, CJM, Superintendent, Norfolk County Sheriff's Office, Dedham, Massachusetts
Hello, my name is Danielle Frane. I began my career in corrections in 1997 at the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office in Dedham, MA as a Corrections Officer. On March 16, 2022, I was promoted by Sheriff Patrick McDermott to serve as the Superintendent of Jail Operations. I am the first woman to serve as superintendent in the 229 year history of the office.
I decided to enter the field of corrections and make it my career because… I was looking for an entry-level position in law enforcement and once I realized the opportunities I decided to make it a career.
One item from my personal “bucket list” is to… Complete a 5k road race—checking that box off in September.
You'd be surprised to learn that… I am an awful passenger in a vehicle, I always have to drive.
My favorite way to relax is to… Head to the beaches in Naples, Florida.
The most unusual job I’ve ever had was… Working in retail … I lasted 4 hours.
The hardest thing I’ve ever done is… Public speaking, I challenged myself to overcome my fear and was a workshop presenter at the AJA conference in Orlando a few years ago.
If there is one piece of advice I’d like to give to anyone considering corrections as a career, it would be… Fill out that application! This career has a ton of opportunities including specialized training and units. You will not be disappointed.
2022-2023 Jail Manager Certification Commission
COMMISSION CHAIR Jared Schechter, CJM Colonel/Jail Administrator Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office Wichita, Kansas jared.schechter@sedgwick.gov
COMMISSION VICE-CHAIR Amber Redmond, CJM Deputy Director Douglas County Department of Corrections Omaha, Nebraska amber.redmond@douglascounty-ne.gov
John Johnson, PhD, CJM Division Chief Miami Dade Corrections & Rehabilitation Departmen Miami, Florida John.Johnson@miamidade.gov
COMMISSIONERS
Reese Walker, CJM Captain Shelby County Division of Corrections Memphis, Tennessee reese.walker@shelbycountytn.gov
Danielle Frane, CJM, CCE, CCHP Superintendent Norfolk County Sheriff's Office Dedham, Massachusetts dfrane@norfolksheriffma.org