William D. Colón, Founder and President of Analytical Solutions Consulting Inc., is a preeminent leader with over 26 years of service at the New York City Department of Correction (NYCDOC), the nation’s second-largest correctional system. Rising from Correction Officer to Warden, Colón’s career is defined by analytical expertise, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to constitutional integrity. As a neutral consultant with the capability to serve as an amicus curiae or court-appointed receiver, he guides jurisdictions through systemic reform, protecting the rights of incarcerated individuals and workforce personnel while addressing operational dysfunction and regulatory crises.
Transformative Leadership at NYCDOC
During his tenure at NYCDOC, under Mayors Rudolph Giuliani and Michael Bloomberg and Commissioners Bernard B. Kerik, Martin F. Horn, and Dora B. Schriro, Colón managed a workforce of 8,321 uniformed officers. His data-driven initiatives enhanced operational efficiency, reduced costs, and improved staff morale. He slashed 135,852 overtime hours and reformed the vacation smoothing policy, reducing call-out deviations from 20% to a well-regulated 10%, saving thousands of hours monthly. These efforts established benchmarks in workforce orchestration and policy refinement, ensuring compliance with legal and constitutional mandates.
Executive Leadership and Specialized Assignments
William D. Colón demonstrated exceptional leadership by overseeing complex operations and assuming elevated responsibilities at NYCDOC. He developed strategic policies, training programs, and staffing plans, ensuring rapid workforce deployment with precision. His comprehensive analyses of logistics, staffing, security, and operational readiness, combined with evaluations of workflow efficiencies, technological adaptations, and New York City’s climatic impacts, optimized performance across uniformed and medical personnel. Overseeing commands and divisions encompassing 8,321 uniformed officers and over 900 supervisory personnel across multiple ranks, he upheld governance standards agency-wide. In 2010, Colón assumed elevated responsibilities typically held by senior officials as Commanding Officer of the Office of Administration, managing the Health Management Division, Toxicology Unit, and Overtime Tracking Unit for NYCDOC’s facilities, including ten Rikers Island jails, four borough jails, sixteen court detention facilities, and three hospital prison wards. In 2008, he took on similarly elevated responsibilities as Commanding Officer of Facility Operations, overseeing agency-wide administration & programs, liaising with the State Commission of Correction and Board of Corrections, and directing facility-based training, violence reduction, and maintenance initiatives. His fair and consistent oversight ensured equitable governance.
Pioneering Human-In-The-Loop (HITL) Innovations
A trailblazer in correctional management, Colón developed Human-In-The-Loop (HITL) methodologies, blending human expertise with advanced data analytics to deliver ethical and practical solutions. His innovations at NYCDOC—including the Administrative Dashboard Database, Qualitative Tour Squad System, and the first Administrative Operation Manual—saved millions in taxpayer funds. Post-NYCDOC, he created the Constitutional Public Safety Staff Management System (CPSSMS), an AI-driven platform that enhances compliance, efficiency, and transparency while prioritizing human-centered oversight. The CPSSMS addresses staffing shortfalls, overtime mismanagement, and regulatory non-compliance, offering a scalable solution for correctional systems nationwide.
Confronting Systemic Challenges
Colón excels in tackling persistent challenges in America’s correctional systems, including staffing shortages, violence, resource misuse, and fragmented data integration. He views these issues as symptoms of sustained leadership failures rather than short-term crises. Through Analytical Solutions Consulting Inc., he delivers actionable, data-driven strategies to restore stability and uphold human rights. His advocacy on platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, and X fosters transparency, engaging stakeholders to bridge the gap between policy and practice.
Safeguarding Constitutional Integrity
The CPSSMS ensures the inviolability of correctional operations by establishing staffing standards that uphold constitutional mandates. Its data-driven tools keep facilities secure from violation by proactively mitigating staffing deficits and regulatory lapses. By maintaining transparency and accountability, the CPSSMS prevents the profanation of governance, safeguarding the dignity and rights of incarcerated individuals and workforce personnel. Colón’s HITL approach reinforces this commitment, blending AI precision with human oversight to uphold the sanctity of public safety principles.
Commitment to Ethical Governance
Rooted in a firm, fair, and consistent philosophy, Colón’s leadership emphasizes accountability, rehabilitation, and dignity for all within correctional systems. Rejecting political expediency, he champions pragmatic, constitutionally sound reforms that unify government branches and society around shared justice principles. His roadmap for sustainable reform prioritizes quality care, custody, and control, countering entrenched interests with integrity and purpose.
Recognition and Impact
Colón’s contributions have earned accolades from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, NYCDOC Hispanic Society, Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association, and former Commissioners Horn and Schriro. Honored as Deputy Warden of the Year and Humanitarian of the Year, he is celebrated for his humanitarian spirit and operational acumen. Testimonials on LinkedIn, departmental recognitions, and reference letters underscore his ability to transform complex systems with insight and ethical rigor.
Shaping the Future of Criminal Justice
Through Analytical Solutions Consulting Inc., William D. Colón continues to drive criminal justice reform, leveraging his extensive experience and the CPSSMS to enhance government efficacy. His presence on LinkedIn, Instagram, and X amplifies his vision for transparent, humane, and efficient correctional systems. With a dedication to ethical governance, intellectual rigor, and societal progress, Colón inspires confidence in transformative change, positioning correctional systems as pillars of justice and rehabilitation.