Dr. Copes has been with LCS since 1994. His responsibilities include direct oversight of all wardens, staff performance, facility adherence to polices and procedures, training and facility operations. Dr. Copes also writes, implements and evaluates all Guideline and Operational Manuals.
Prior to joining LCS, Dr. Copes served as Chief of Police for Lafayette, Louisiana and has nearly 30 years of service in law enforcement. In 1991 he received his Ph.D. in Psychology & Education. He also holds the Certified Corrections Executive (CCE) designation from the American Correctional Association.