Jackson County Jail Commander to retire after 34 years of service

Matt Jordan June 15, 2018

Last Updated: June 15, 2018

Jackson County, Ore — After serving 34 years and under half a dozen Sheriffs, Jackson County Sheriff Captain and Jail Commander Dan Penland is retiring.

Penland started under Sheriff Duane Franklin in 1981.

Since then he rose up the ranks, taking over command of the jail in 2014.

Penland says he’s proud of how public opinion of corrections has changed for the better.

“They see that the corrections officer are professionals, they take their jobs seriously, they care about these people, they’re not here to hurt people. They’re here to do a job and that’s what they do,” said Cpt. Penland.

Jail operations will be taken over by Lieutenant Josh Aldrich.

Penland says he’s looking forward to spending time with his grandchildren.

Matt Jordan June 15, 2018

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Matt Jordan is the Chief Meteorologist for KOBI-TV NBC5. Matt joined the NBC5 weather team in 2014 after a year as a reporter and anchor in Alexandria, Louisiana. His experience with the severe weather of the Deep South and a love of the Pacific Northwest led him to pursue a certification with Mississippi State University as a Broadcast Meteorologist. You can find Matt working in the evenings of NBC5 News at 5, 6 and 11 as well as online. Matt also has a degree in Journalism from the University of Oregon. In addition to being passionate about news and weather, Matt is a BIG Oregon Ducks fan. When not rooting for the Ducks or tracking down the next storm over the Pacific, Matt can be found outdoors in the Oregon wilderness with his wife, his daughter and their dogs Stanley and Gordi.