Outlets must RSVP with the Departments Communications Director at Cindy.Murphy@arkansas.gov, ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO RESUME MODIFIED IN-PERSON VISITATION PILOT AT FOUR FACILITIES. The dogs must pass the American Kennel Clubs Canine Good Citizen exam to graduate from the program. Responding correctional officers and medical staff were unable to detect a pulse. The inmate was in his mid-60s and serving a 210-year sentence for rape. The Arkansas Department of Corrections is scheduled to conduct its first round of COVID-19 immunizations beginning this week. Senator Glover led a distinguished life of public service, said Corrections Secretary Solomon Graves. ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO LIFT ESSENTIAL MOVEMENT RESTRICTIONS; RESUME MODIFIED IN-PERSON VISITATION; PAROLE BOARD RESUMES IN-PERSON HEARING ATTENDANCE. Booster distribution is expected to be completed by Nov. 23. Replacing HVAC equipment, performing tune-ups, and control upgrades, reducing operating costs by $100,00 per year. SCOTT A regional maintenance crew from the Tucker Unit recently completed a critical project at Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park. Inmate Dunn was pronounced dead at 2:21 a.m. See aiva.org for more information. ARKANSAS (KNWA/KFTA) Arkansas prison officials have approved the early release of approximately 800 inmates as a safety measure because of the new coronavirus pandemic as of Wednesday, May 13. transfer eligibility, or minimum release dates of any or all inmates on the list by up to ninety . Under the terms of the legislation and AEPC program guidelines, a projects annual savings must be guaranteed by the company performing the work. Responding correctional officers and medical staff were unable to detect a pulse. Inmate Tacker was pronounced dead at 2:17 a.m. at Baptist Health Medical Center Hot Spring County in Malvern. The Department of Corrections will be conducting an internal investigation into the death. Replacing 4,800 lighting fixtures with tamper-resistant LED lighting fixtures, reducing lighting energy and maintenance expenses by 60%. USDA/UAMS GRANT TO PROVIDE LONG-DISTANCE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AT DIVISION OF CORRECTION FACILITIES. We are thankful for the Governors commitment of surplus funds as we move forward with plans to expand the North Central Unit by 498 beds, Secretary Graves said. NORTH LITTLE ROCK The Arkansas Board of Corrections and the Arkansas Department of Corrections issued a public notice for submissions today for communities to express interest in donating land for the construction of a new community correction center to house approximately 200 to 300 offenders within the Division of Community Correction. Responding correctional officers and medical staff were unable to detect a pulse. Caudell and his family are in our thoughts and prayers. This will result in improved delivery of services and will ultimately save the state and taxpayers money by allowing the Department to reallocate savings to meet other capital needs. Parole is not granted automatically. Jennifer Dean, Division Sex Offender Services Manager, reported a 92 percent overall compliance rate from the Saturday home visits. Mike Beebe in February 2011, and reappointed by Gov. Kyle Moody, North Central Unit, Izard County Officer of the Year, Capt. ACC OFFICER INJURED IN FAYETTEVILLE DRUG COURT. Inmate trainers are carefully screened before being accepted as a trainer in the program. Caudell, 29, was fatally wounded the morning of Feb. 28 while assisting the Pulaski County Sheriffs Office in Maumelle. NORTH LITTLE ROCK Wellpath, the Arkansas Department of Corrections contracted medical provider, began offering qualified inmates and residents the COVID-19 vaccine booster this week. ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS CELEBRATES 2,000 CANINE GRADUATES OF PAWS IN PRISON PROGRAM. Immediate, adult family members may submit requests for visitation appointments. The goal of this lockdown is to lessen the impact of the increase in community cases, Secretary Graves said. NORTH LITTLE ROCK Twenty-seven retired horses will be available for sale at the 10th annual Arkansas Department of Corrections Horse Auction next weekend. Educating select inmates on basic maintenance and operation of mechanical systems. Institutional Release Services is the element of the Arkansas Community Correction that is responsible for identifying when an inmate is eligible for parole consideration, scheduling the inmate for a parole hearing when eligible, and releasing those inmates approved by the Arkansas Parole Board. The Division of Correction will be conducting an internal investigation into the death. The family of Sergeant JoshuaCaudellwould like to thank the countless people who have reached out to us to offer support during this painful and difficult week. We would like to thank the Arkansas Association of Correctional Employees Trust (AACET) for funding the funeral and other expenses. Additional safeguards are in place to ensure that restrictive housing is used only when necessary, including allowing inmates hearings to appeal their restrictive housing placement and the review by Wardens and Deputy Directors of any long-term Restrictive housing placements. Appointment requests can be made online from your mobile device or computer. The preview will be on Friday, March 11, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Saturday, March 12, the gates will open at 10 a.m., with the auction starting at 1 p.m. Agriculture is Arkansass No. The number of board members varied with the name of the board. Secretary Graves expressed his appreciation to representatives of numerous reentry facilities who attended Mondays rally. When the Department resumes visitation at all Division of Correction units and Division of Community Correction centers on March 1, MODIFIED IN-PERSON VISITATION protocols will be in place, allowing visits from those younger than 18 and individuals who are not immediate family members. NORTH LITTLE ROCK The Department of Corrections today celebrates 2,000 canine graduates of the Paws In Prison program. Caudell served in the Tucker K-9 Unit and had been with the Department of Corrections since December 2012. ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO HOST 10th ANNUAL HORSE AUCTION. CALICO ROCK Late Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, Department of Corrections staff responded to a disturbance at the North Central Unit in Calico Rock. The telemedicine carts will allow the units to partner with higher-learning institutes and other groups to offer GED training in addition to recreational offerings and substance use and sexual violence recovery programs. In-person visits to inmates/residents will continue to be made by pre-approved individuals only. The facility will have an estimated operational budget of approximately $2 million. Tamisha Ivory, Ouachita River Correctional Unit, Hot Spring County Officer of the Year, Sgt. NORTH LITTLE ROCK The Arkansas Department of Corrections, Division of Community Correction Sex Offender Services, coordinated a comprehensive, statewide Halloween home visit effort on October 30th and 31st. Approved work permits were granted to 71 of the sex offenders. Please carefully review the new VISITATION RULES at ar.gov/visitationrules. Expanding access to higher education will greatly advance our mission to be a public safety resource for Arkansas families by providing professional management solutions and evidence-based rehabilitative initiatives for offenders.. The inmate was undergoing treatment for COVID-related symptoms. Building on the success of the first phase, both divisions have approved second phases. These officers serve our State every day by exhibiting their loyalty, professionalism and commitment to our mission of being a resource for Arkansas families. Within 24 hours of restrictive housing placement, a second review is conducted by authorities not involved in the initial placement decision. As a result, the state Board of Corrections made over 1,200 people "immediately" eligible for parole. For additional information, please contact Communications Director Dina Tyler atDina.Tyler@arkansas.gov or at 501-683-5191. Reentry facilities are a vital part of fulfilling the DOCs mission to be a public safety resource for Arkansas families. ARKANSAS DIVISION OF CORRECTION INMATE FOUND DEAD OF APPARENT SUICIDE AT THE MCPHERSON UNIT. GOULD On Thursday, December 8, 2022, inmate Caleb Cogburn #180267 was pronounced dead at 6:40 a.m. after he was found dead in his cell at the Varner Unit. 16-93-711, the Director of ADC or DCC will request the Board consider the release of certain inmates to electronic monitoring after they have served 120 days of their sentence. More than 300 inmates at the Arkansas Department of Corrections have been granted early releases in the past week as a precaution against the spread of covid-19, prison officials said. Were proud of their professionalism and commitment to Arkansas families, and we thank them for their service.. TUCKER On Sunday, September 4, 2022, staff at the Maximum Security Unit observed inmate Rashon Webb #155630 hanging in a locked single-man cell. ARKANSAS (KNWA/KFTA) Another 481 state prison inmates have been approved for early release due to . Responding staff were able to regain full control of the involved barracks. Fayetteville A Division of Community Correction officer was injured this afternoon when an offender entered the Washington County Drug Court and stabbed the officer in the left thigh multiple times. Inmate Carmen was a 50-year-old white male serving a 40-year sentence out of Boone County for robbery. The Arkansas State Police (ASP) was immediately notified and responded to the unit. The U.S. Justice Department asked a judge on Tuesday to deny a bid by four low-level federal inmates to qualify for early release under a new criminal justice reform law that allows shortened . Inmate Worthey was a 37-year-old white male serving a 4-year sentence out of Franklin County for possession of a controlled substance. (May 14) Males had a higher recidivism . William Whisenhunt, Ouachita River Correctional Unit, Hot Spring County, Sgt. The Arkansas State Police was notified and will be conducting an investigation into the death. The Arkansas State Police was notified and will be conducting an investigation into the death. Proposals will be evaluated by the Department of Corrections and submitted to the Board of Corrections for selection. Responding correctional officers and medical staff were unable to detect a pulse. It is one of many steps we will take in the coming year to improve our outcomes and do our part to continue the transformation of state government.. The Arkansas State Police (ASP) was immediately notified and responded to the unit. Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved. Employees from the Division of Correction and from Wellpath, the Departments contracted medical provider,willreceive the COVID-19 vaccine and discuss how the pandemic has impacted their lives, both personally and professionally. While providing an update on COVID-19 vaccine distribution to staff on Tuesday, Secretary Graves reminded staff of the 3 Ws of COVID-19 response by saying, While we wait to receive a vaccine, I want to again stress the three things we can do today to protect ourselves, our families, and our facilities and offices: WASH your hands, WEAR a mask, and WATCH your distance. The Secretary went on to further encourage social distancing when the said, please follow the advice of public health professionals and limit social gatherings. At its onset, the board consisted of five citizens appointed by the governor who would meet three times each month at various correctional facilities throughout the state of Arkansas. The Arkansas State Police was notified and will be conducting an investigation into the death. The Communicator Awards is widely recognized as one of the largest awards of its kind in the world. The public is encouraged to visit the DOC on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to receive updates and share posts with images of inmate Hartman. Committed to public safety and providing professional management solutions and evidence-based rehabilitative initiatives for offenders. ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS COMPLETES STATEWIDE HALLOWEEN SEX OFFENDER ENFORCEMENT EFFORT. That's why it is planning to release almost 400 potential parolees throughout the rest of this. The Arkansas State Police (ASP) was immediately notified and responded to the unit. Arkansas is better because of him. All requests are pending review and approval by the Arkansas Department of Corrections. Level 3 and 4 sex offenders who violate Act 463 restrictions may be charged with a Class D felony, serving up to six years in jail and a fine up to $10,000. Since PIP began in December 2011, the program has trained and adopted more than 1,700 dogs into permanent homes. His presence will forever be felt wherever his wife and children go. Over 129 Parole/Probation Officers made unannounced visits to the homes of 567 sex offenders to make sure they were in compliance with state laws prohibiting their activities. (AP) Arkansas officials released 300 inmates early from the state's overcrowded prisons as a precaution during the coronavirus crisis. Inmate Riggins was a 32-year-old black male serving a 40-year sentence out of Pulaski County for rape. ASP will be conducting an investigation into the death. Halloween lock-ins for sex offenders, organized by the Division in previous years, were not possible because of the COVID-19 pandemic. NORTH LITTLE ROCK Twenty-five retired horses will be available for sale at the 11th annualArkansas Division of Correction Horse Auctionnext weekend. These privately operated facilities provide a much-needed step down from incarceration to the community, he said. Wallace, who was a 5-year veteran of the Division of Correction (ADC), was killed Thursday evening while on duty serving as an officer with the Helena West Helena Police Department. We are committed to continue working with our Board, the Governor, legislators, and local leaders to move this project forward, Graves said. NORTH LITTLE ROCK Five Division of Community Correction officers and three Division of Correction officers were honored Tuesday by the Arkansas Attorney Generals office for exemplary service to the State. The (Hawkins Unit) Pathway to Freedom program is a Christ-centered holistic service program that provides an educational and values-based, pre-release and post-release/reentry obtain to offenders, he said. ASP will be conducting an investigation into the death. The Board of Corrections will meet via Conference Call on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. ARKANSAS DIVISION OF CORRECTION TO HOST 11th ANNUAL HORSE AUCTION. Since taking office six years ago, my administration has taken steps to transform Arkansas state government to become more streamlined and cost-efficient, said Governor Hutchinson. To learn more about dogs available for adoption, visit our Paws in Prison page. Eight dogs from the Humane Society of Independence County will arrive at the McPherson Unit on Tuesday, June 1. There were 271 admissions and 585 releases by the end of June, according to the ADC director. He served as Chairman of the University of Arkansas Criminal Justice Institute Advisory Board; and he served as Executive Director of the Arkansas Municipal Police Association. We understand how important visitation is for inmates and residents to maintain a bond with their families while incarcerated. The Arkansas Board of Corrections will meet on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at 10 a.m., at at the Arkansas Department of Corrections headquarters, 1302 Pike Avenue, North Little Rock. 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