Florida DOC Secretary Ricky Dixon Announces Retirement
On May 28, Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) Secretary Ricky Dixon announced that he will retire on June 30 after 30 years of dedicated service to the state.
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Washington DOC Introduces 988 Crisis Line Access Across State Prisons
Washington has become the first state to make the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline available across all state prisons, allowing people in custody to dial 988 from phones and tablets at every facility, the Washington State Department of Corrections announced in a press release this month.
John Hamm Retires as Alabama Department of Corrections Commissioner
At the end of April, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced the retirement of Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Commissioner John Hamm, describing his time in office as a “successful and transformative tenure.”
Montana State Prison Expansion Advances as State Officials Tour New Housing Unit
Construction on a major expansion at Montana State Prison is progressing, with one of three new housing buildings taking shape at the facility outside Deer Lodge.
Rhode Island DOC Director Wayne Salisbury to Join Rikers Island Reform Team
Earlier this month, Wayne Salisbury, Director of the Rhode Island Department of Corrections, announced to employees that he will step down from his post to take on a new role with the U.S. District Court-appointed receiver overseeing efforts to reform New York’s Rikers Island jail complex.
South Dakota Breaks Ground on New $650 Million Men’s Prison
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden, state officials and project stakeholders broke ground on a new men’s prison in Sioux Falls on April 22, framing the project as the largest single investment in public safety in South Dakota history.
Iowa DOC Names New Warden of Iowa State Penitentiary
The Iowa Department of Corrections (DOC) announced that Janie Mendez has been appointed as the new warden of the Iowa State Penitentiary (ISP) in Fort Madison.
Warden Named at Soon-to-Open Rapid City Correctional Facility in South Dakota
South Dakota Department of Corrections (DOC) Secretary Nick Lamb has appointed Eric Aldridge to serve as the first warden of the Rapid City Correctional Facility, which is scheduled to open this summer.
Michigan DOC Rolls Out ‘Safe Prisons Initiative’ Focused on Contraband, Staffing and Programming
The Michigan Department of Corrections has launched a “Safe Prisons Initiative” designed to track and improve safety and security across the state prison system.
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections Announces Leadership Change
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections Director Annette Chambers-Smith has announced that she will be leaving the Department for a role in Gov. Mike DeWine’s office, where she will offer her expertise on ongoing criminal justice initiatives.