Jerry Bristow has been appointed superintendent of the Middle Peninsula Regional Security Center (MPRSC) in Saluda, replacing Tim Doss who retired in June. Bristow has served in many different roles at the jail since his employment began there in 1995.
In his 29 years Bristow has served as a jail officer, transportation officer, jail sergeant, jail first sergeant, K-9 officer, training coordinator, captain of security, major of security, major of programs, and was promoted to lieutenant colonel as assistant superintendent.
Bristow has participated in various educational programs while working for the facility. He has attended numerous leadership schools, including the Virginia Police Chiefs Foundation’s professional executive leadership course, new chiefs-deputy chiefs training, basic police leadership and advanced police leadership. Bristow is a Department of Criminal Justice Services general instructor, a firearms instructor, a defensive tactics instructor, and a field training officer.
