From 2003 to 2010, he represented what was then Senate District 28, which included Lonoke and Prairie counties and portions of Arkansas and Pulaski counties. The latest projects will include comprehensive upgrades covering the Tucker Unit, Tucker Max Unit, and Tucker Re-Entry Center as well as multi-megawatt solar installations for the Division of Correction and the Division of Community Correction. Transparency is one of the DOCs core values, Corrections Secretary Solomon Graves said. The Arkansas State Police was notified and will be conducting an investigation into the death. It also gives them a sense of pride, which in some ways is far more valuable than any paycheck.. The DOC is one of the first Arkansas state agencies to use the Gov2Go platform, which has primarily been used in Arkansas to stay on top of vehicle tag renewal, property assessment and property tax deadlines. Next week is National Reentry Awareness Week. PIP reduces the number of dogs euthanized each year in Arkansas due to overpopulation by preparing them to be loving, obedient and adoptable pets. For the Department, Reentry is not a convenient theme, or even a program or a service it is a continuous process and a critical part of our mission, Secretary Graves said. As both external stakeholder groups chose not contact the Department in advance of publication, this report generally provides a biased and inaccurate description of the utilization of restrictive housing in the State of Arkansas. NORTH LITTLE ROCK The Department of Corrections today announced three new initiatives to expand access to public information and improve constituent service. 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. Those wishing to visit should carefully reviewVISITATION RULES. The $737,882 grant, awarded to the Institute for Digital Health & Innovation (IDHI), will be matched by $110,700 in funds from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Travis C. Wallace. We would also like to thank all of the ADC facilities and their wonderful employees for the meals, support and, most importantly, their prayers. On Tuesday, October 12, 2021, a system error generated an automated escape alert. The Arkansas State Police (ASP) was immediately notified and responded to the unit. Applauding ADCs Work Release programs, he said, Work release allows these individuals to develop resources for independence and gives them the ability to help support their families and pay court ordered financial obligations. Caudell was married with three children. The dogs must pass the American Kennel Clubs Canine Good Citizen exam to graduate from the program. The Arkansas State Police (ASP) was immediately notified and responded to the unit. Sen. Glover was president and CEO of the Glover Insurance Agency in Carlisle and Lonoke and president and CEO of Chambers Nursing Home in Carlisle. SCOTT A regional maintenance crew from the Tucker Unit recently completed a critical project at Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park. 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 Communicator Awards is widely recognized as one of the largest awards of its kind in the world. His family was the light and focus of his life. Many people arent aware that the Division of Correction manages over 20,000 acres of farmland, saving taxpayers between $5 and $6 million a year through inmate consumption and providing inmates with farm-fresh food and valuable agriculture job skills.. What:Visit to Varner Unit CTE ProgramWhen:Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, 9:30 a.m.Where:Varner Unit, AR Highway 388, Gould, AR. PINE BLUFF On Saturday, January 14, 2023, inmate Timothy Hedrick #174018 died at UAMS Medical Center in Little Rock of injuries he sustained in an altercation involving other inmates on December 28, 2022, at the Randall L. Williams Correctional Facility. Specifications, instructions for submitting proposals and the site evaluation questionnaire can be accessed HERE. Additionally, constituents can easily access online portals that allow them to request appointments to visit inmates and complete banking transactions for inmates and residents. Key elements of the Departments Restrictive Housing policies and procedures are summarized below: The Division of Correction has a robust Step-Down Program designed to reduce the use of extended restrictive housing and to thoughtfully and strategically prepare inmates for transition from extended restrictive housing to the general population or the community. They work hard and dont expect praise, said Division of Correction Director Dexter Payne. The inmate was in his late 60s and serving a life sentence for rape. 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. Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved. MARIANNA Following an incident at the East Arkansas Regional Unit, inmate Tony E. Taylor #178319 was transported to the Forrest City Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 8:48 a.m. The North Central Unit inmate was undergoing treatment for COVID-related symptoms. 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. Committed to public safety and providing professional management solutions and evidence-based rehabilitative initiatives for offenders. NORTH LITTLE ROCK Arkansas Corrections Secretary Solomon Graves and Division of Correction Director Dexter Payne announced today that the Department of Corrections will host the inaugural Fallen Officers Memorial Service on Monday, May 2, 2022, at 10 a.m. To help with that, we have worked with our communications partners to provide lower rates for phone calls and video visitation. The Arkansas Department of Corrections is facing overcrowding at facilities across the state. ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS BEGINS COVID-19 VACCINATION OF SECURITY STAFF AND MEDICAL PARTNERS. The Arkansas Department of Corrections is scheduled to conduct its first round of COVID-19 immunizations beginning this week. On Tuesday, 192 DOC employees were positive for COVID-19 and on leave. The latest project from the now consolidated Department of Corrections is exactly the type of transformation we hoped to see. The equipment can be used to display information or connected to a computer to share content in meetings. The Arkansas State Police (ASP) was immediately notified and responded to the unit. All requests are pending review and approval by the Arkansas Department of Corrections. Welcome to the Arkansas Inc. Podcast. Parolees and probationers can also use the center to pay fees. ASP will be conducting an investigation into the death. LUXORA On Tuesday, December 14, 2021, staff at the Mississippi County Work Release Center observed inmate Nathaniel Painter #554018 hanging in his cell. Susan and I are praying for his family in his passing. ACC OFFICER INJURED IN FAYETTEVILLE DRUG COURT. This second phase of the projects are guaranteed by Entegrity under Performance Contracting to not only pay for themselves but to also put money back into the state agencys budget. Any media representatives wishing to attend must contact Cindy Murphy at 870.550.5210 prior to arrival. LOCATION:Varner Unit320 Hwy 388Gould, AR 71643, ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS INMATE DEAD IN APPARENT SUICIDE AT MAXIMUM SECURITY UNIT. Jennifer Dean, Division Sex Offender Services Manager, reported a 92 percent overall compliance rate from the Saturday home visits. DOC ANNOUNCES STEPS TO IMPROVE TRANSPARENCY AND CONSTITUENT SERVICE. The Arkansas State Police was notified and is conducting an investigation into the death. Secretary Graves expressed his appreciation to representatives of numerous reentry facilities who attended Mondays rally. Arkansas Corrections Secretary Solomon Graves and Division of Correction Director Dexter Payne expressed their heartfelt condolences to the Wallace family. That said, our priority must always be to maintain a safe environment for our inmates and staff, so restrictive housing is thoughtfully and carefully implemented when an inmate poses a direct threat to the safety of individuals or to the secure operations of our units. hair: RED eye: GREEN 68 inches, 204 lbs. Mike Beebe in February 2011, and reappointed by Gov. Tamisha Ivory, Ouachita River Correctional Unit, Hot Spring County Officer of the Year, Sgt. PINE BLUFF On Tuesday, October 20, 2020, a Division of Correction inmate was pronounced deceased at Baptist Health Hot Spring County in Malvern. Responding correctional officers and medical staff were unable to detect a pulse. Becky Keogh, E&E Cabinet Secretary, said the AEPC program promotes efficiency in state government, having guaranteed Arkansas taxpayers nearly $500 million in savings since 2013. The Board of Corrections will meet via Conference Call on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at 9 a.m. Any media representatives wishing to attend, please contact Cindy Murphy- (870) 550.5210 prior to arrival. 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. 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. Visitation status updates will be posted on the Departments website at http://doc.arkansas.gov . Of the 1,643 sex offenders placed under Halloween restrictions, 699 took part in home detention and 873 participated in lock-ins at Area/Satellite offices. Inmates are placed in restrictive housing only after a careful review determines that the inmate poses a direct threat to the safety of others or are a clear threat to the safe and secure operations of the facility. 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. LITTE ROCK Gov. The Arkansas State Police was notified and will be conducting an investigation into the death. ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS CELEBRATES 2,000 CANINE GRADUATES OF PAWS IN PRISON PROGRAM. Act 463 bans these offenders from handing out candy to minors, participating in trick-or-treating and attending events involving wearing costumes or handing out candy to children. Additionally, the technology will extend training options for staff, who will be able to attend training sessions, presentations, and lectures regardless of geographical distance.. Inmate Bramlett was a 42-year-old white male serving a 55-year sentence out of Van Buren County for first-degree murder. The Arkansas State Police was notified and will be conducting an investigation into the death. 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. Two inmates sustained injuries during the disturbance that required treatment at outside hospitals. Hutchinson in February 2021. NORTH LITTLE ROCK Three Division of Correction officers and two Division of Community Correction officers were honored today by the Arkansas Attorney Generals office for their outstanding public service to the State. Inmate Riggins was pronounced dead at 5:30 p.m. The Cummins Farm is over 11,000 acres and located at the Cummins Unit in Grady. What is "Early Release" from Prison? The Department of Corrections will be conducting an internal investigation into the death. The DOCs services are now included on the Gov2Go apps Arkansas Directory of Services in the Law and Public Safety category. Approximately 8,000 inmates and residents are eligible for Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna or Johnson & Johnsons Janssen boosters. Media planning to attend must RSVP to Cindy Murphy at cindy.murphy@arkansas.gov or (870) 550.5210. The tele-video carts will allow inmates to virtually participate in programs otherwise unavailable at their facilities, Secretary Graves said. The board unanimously approved use of the state Emergency Powers Act and certified a list of 300 male inmates as being eligible for immediate release if approved by the Parole Board. Officer Wallace is one of our own. The Department of Corrections is planning several events and activities all over the state to raise awareness of this critical part of the DOCs mission. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS APPLAUDS EIGHT OFFICER OF THE YEAR WINNERS. Subchapter 6 - Prison Overcrowding Emergency Powers Act 12-28-604 - List of inmates -- Early parole or discharge. Inmate Carmen was taken to the infirmary and pronounced dead at 2:59 a.m. The SSA will involve zero debt and enables the agency to purchase clean energy that takes advantage of federal tax credits. The facility will have an estimated operational budget of approximately $2 million. We are also always looking for ways gain public trust through improved constituent or customer service and for ways to connect with volunteers who share our passion for changing the lives of individuals in our care and custody.. ASP will be conducting an investigation into the death. The AIVA is an assembly of leading professionals from various disciplines of the visual arts dedicated to embracing progress and the evolving nature of traditional and interactive media. 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. The East Arkansas Regional Unit inmate was undergoing treatment for COVID-related symptoms. 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. Youthful inmates will not be placed in Restrictive Housing, for any length of time, solely for the purpose of complying with separation from adult inmates. Since 2017, the Arkansas Department of Corrections has participated in the pilot, which allows eligible inmates to use Pell Grant funding to pay for college classes at Shorter College and Arkansas State University Newport. No one is more optimistic than a farmer. I'm a film producer based in Arkansas, and you're listening to the Arkansas Inc. Podcast. PINE BLUFF On Wednesday, November 25, 2020, a Division of Correction inmate was pronounced deceased at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. ARKANSAS (KNWA/KFTA) Arkansas' Parole Board has certified a list of 1,243 inmates as "being eligible for consideration for early release," according to a statement by the Arkansas. Asa Hutchinson proclaimed the week as Correctional Officers and Employees Week. Males had a higher recidivism . The Arkansas Board of Corrections will meet on Friday, October 15, 2021, at 10 a.m. at the Arkansas Department of Corrections headquarters, 1302 Pike Avenue, North Little Rock. NORTH LITTLE ROCK Twenty-seven retired horses will be available for sale at the 10th annual Arkansas Department of Corrections Horse Auction next weekend. This loss is immeasurable and indescribable. There were no staff injured during the Departments response. Losing our beloved Josh under these terrible circumstances has been devastating, but the overwhelming love and support we have received from his friends, the Department of Corrections family and the Arkansas law enforcement community has been a great comfort. The Departments primary purpose for the auction is to find Good Homes for Good Horses, ensuring that the horses can retire with dignity after years of faithful service to the states prison system. Together, the solar arrays will save the agency more than $250,000 per year. Any media representatives wishing to attend must contact Cindy Murphy (870) 550-5210 prior to arrival. Any media representatives wishing to attend, please contact Cindy Murphy (870)550-5210 prior to arrival. ARKANSAS DIVISION OF CORRECTION INMATE FOUND DEAD OF APPARENT SUICIDE AT THE OUACHITA RIVER CORRECTIONAL UNIT. In addition to his time at the Tucker Unit, he had worked at the Cummins Unit, Maximum Security Unit, Varner/Varner Super Max Unit and the Pine Bluff Unit. The Department of Corrections will be conducting an internal investigation into the death. The Department of Corrections will be conducting an internal investigation into the death. ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS MAKES COVID-19 VACCINE BOOSTERS AVAILABLE TO OFFENDER POPULATION. This weekend, Arkansas families will celebrate Halloween for the fourth time since the enaction of Act 463 of 2019, which bars certain sex offenders from participating in Halloween-related activities. The inmate was in his late 40s and serving a 150-year sentence for sexual assault. The Arkansas Board of Corrections will meet on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 10 a.m. in the Arkansas State Police Training Room at the Wrightsville Unit. 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