Richard Forbus

VP of Program Development - National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC)

Richard Forbus, MBA-HCM, CCHP-A, is the Vice President of Program Development for the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC). In his role, Mr. Forbus works with correctional health care and custody leaders to identify and access services to improve the delivery of medical and mental health care within their facilities. Mr. Forbus has over 30 years of experience in corrections, both in active service and consultant roles. Prior to his employment with NCCHC, he served for 25 years with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, retiring as a captain responsible for accreditation, training, academy, and policy and standards. He previously served as the sheriff-appointed jail administrator for the Clark County Detention Center. He is a Marine Corps veteran and served as a Military Police Corrections Specialist during his enlistment. He holds an MBA in Health Care Management from Columbia Southern University, is an Certified Correctional Healthcare Professional – Advanced (CCHP – A), and was the recipient of 8 formal service awards during his law enforcement career, including multiple awards for the unit medal of valor, exemplary service, meritorious service, and a community service award for a nationally recognized re-entry program he developed.

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