Washington County Sheriff’s Office I.G.N.I.T.E. Program Receives National Recognition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 13th, 2025

Washington County Sheriff’s Office I.G.N.I.T.E. Program Receives National Recognition

Marietta, Ohio — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that its I.G.N.I.T.E. program has been featured in the August 2025 issue of the National Sheriffs’ Association’s IGNITE Insight publication. This national recognition highlights the county’s commitment to transforming its jail system through education, vocational training, life skills, and reentry preparation.

Launched in early 2025 under the leadership of Sheriff Mark Warden, I.G.N.I.T.E. represents a major shift from traditional incarceration toward rehabilitation and long-term success. Initial courses at the Washington County Jail include literacy and GED preparation ServSafe certification, financial literacy, and other personal development programs.

“Our reward will be the success of the program and the individuals who never return to jail,” said Sheriff Warden. “This is about breaking the cycle, building safer communities, and giving people the tools for a better future.”

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office thanks its dedicated staff, community partners, and volunteers who have made IGNITE’s early success possible.

To download a copy of the August edition of the National Sheriff’s Association publication, please click here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wgE6JrXSJZJIc4wsibkAyJDLTNb7Iquj/view?usp=sharing
( see pages 1,6,14 of the publication for WCSO content)