Nate Hayward has been appointed St. Louis commissioner of corrections after serving as deputy director of security at St. Louis County Justice Services.

Hayward has 32 years of correctional experience, beginning as a correctional officer. He oversaw the daily operations of the County Justice Center and was responsible for the safety and health of detainees.

Hayward succeeds Doug Burris, who served as interim commissioner of corrections since January. Hayward and Burris previously worked together at the County Justice Center when Burris was director of justice services.

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