The dogs must pass the American Kennel Clubs Canine Good Citizen exam to graduate from the program. Nearly half of the states population lives in rural areas that are drastically short of medical providers, according to the IDHI. Arkansas Corrections Secretary Solomon Graves and Division of Correction Director Dexter Payne expressed their heartfelt condolences to the Wallace family. The Online Services Center is a one-stop resource for the public to easily access the numerous existing DOC services available. View the number of inmates released, and the locations they released to, for any given month from 1992 to the present. GOULD On Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, Governor Asa Hutchinson will visit the Varner Unit to view the units new heavy equipment simulator program. Instead, a prisoner must apply for parole. As a State Representative, he represented the City of Beebe and parts of White, Lonoke and Prairie counties. Susan and I are praying for his family in his passing. The Arkansas State Police was notified and will be conducting an investigation into the death. Horses begin their training at age 2 and begin their active service at age 4. The Arkansas State Police was notified and is conducting an investigation into the death. The facility will have an estimated operational budget of approximately $2 million. Current AIVA membership represents a Whos Who of acclaimed media, advertising, and marketing firms including: GE Digital, Spotify, Cond Nast, Disney, Republica, Majestyk, Fast Company, Upstatement, and many others. ARKANSAS DIVISION OF CORRECTION INMATE FOUND DEAD OF APPARENT SUICIDE AT THE VARNER SUPERMAX UNIT. LITTE ROCK Gov. Jennifer Dean, Division Sex Offender Services Manager, reported a 92 percent overall compliance rate from the Saturday home visits. As a result, the state Board of Corrections made over 1,200 people "immediately" eligible for parole. NORTH LITTLE ROCK Arkansas Secretary of Corrections Solomon Graves expressed appreciation to the U.S. Congress and President Trump for restoring Pell Grant funding for individuals incarcerated in state and federal correctional facilities. 01/29/2021 More Information. Eight of the DOCs key existing services that provide information to the public have been added to the Gov2Go mobile app. ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO EXPAND PAWS IN PRISON PROGRAM TO McPHERSON UNIT. Inmate Roster - Released Inmates Booking Date Descending - Faulkner County Sheriff's Office. See aiva.org for more information. Arkansas Department of Corrections Website Wins International Award, New doc.arkansas.gov recognized for excellence in government website. The Division of Correction uses multi-step assessment procedures that include checks and balances and oversight protocols to eliminate unwarranted restrictive housing placement. These officers work every day to advance the Departments commitment to public safety and our mission of being a resource for Arkansas families. According to an Arkansas Department of Corrections report on findings from 2013, the recidivism rate in Arkansas is 58.21% over three years for those released on parole and 24.39% for those who discharged their sentence. Level 3 and 4 sex offenders who violate Act 463 restrictions may be charged with a Class D felony, serving up to 6 years in jail and a fine up to $10,000. The Arkansas State Police was notified and will be conducting an investigation into the death. Immediate, adult family members may submit requests for visitation appointments. In fact, the Department has adapted policies and procedures during the past three years to ensure that the use of restrictive housing is reduced and utilized only when absolutely necessary. Inmate Painter was a 46-year-old white male serving an 18-year sentence out of Greene County for robbery. Building on the success of the first phase, both divisions have approved second phases. Additional information will be supplied by the Fayetteville Police Department. Committed to public safety and providing professional management solutions and evidence-based rehabilitative initiatives for offenders. 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. DIVISION OF CORRECTION INMATE PRONOUNCED DEAD AT TEXAS HOSPITAL. 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. Additionally, the DOC launched an Online Services Center and a Volunteer Opportunities portal on its award-winning website, DOC.Arkansas.gov. LUXORA On Tuesday, December 14, 2021, staff at the Mississippi County Work Release Center observed inmate Nathaniel Painter #554018 hanging in his cell. USDA/UAMS GRANT TO PROVIDE LONG-DISTANCE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AT DIVISION OF CORRECTION FACILITIES. 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. 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. Inmate Richard was a 55-year-old white male, serving a life sentence for first-degree murder out of Washington County. Reversing the ban on Pell Grants for prisoners is a significant step toward making higher education and career technical education a reality for a larger share of our population and substantially increasing offenders chances of one day becoming productive returning members of our communities. 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. Combined, the projects result in guaranteed savings of $3.2 million per year for Department. Proposals will be evaluated by the Department of Corrections and submitted to the Board of Corrections for selection. (Note: numbers do not include inmates who have released to the custody of another custodial jurisdiction such as a treaty transfer, a release to a state for service of sentence, or release to ICE for detention/deportation). ARKANSAS CORRECTIONS SECRETARY APPLAUDS THE RESTORATION OF PELL GRANTS FOR INCARCERATED STUDENTS. Inmate Clay was a 31-year-old black male serving a 7-year sentence out of Jefferson County for theft of property. The use of our regional maintenance crews saves tax dollars and builds goodwill in communities across Arkansas., We appreciate the Department of Corrections and their assistance in doing a job that would have taken our staff several weeks to accomplish, said Stacy Hurst, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. NORTH LITTLE ROCK Secretary of Corrections Solomon Graves announced today that beginning March 6, 2021, the Arkansas Department of Corrections will resume piloting modified in-person visitation at the following facilities: The pilot launched in December 2020 but was suspended later that month when facilities entered into lockdown status in response to an increase in staff COVID-19 cases within the community and among staff. Congratulations to this years Century Farm Families.. The Department of Corrections will be conducting an internal investigation into the death. The entire Department of Corrections mourns the loss of a dedicated officer, said Corrections Secretary Solomon Graves. Sgt. He may or may not have a beard. The Division of Correction officers honored include: Our officers are too often the unsung heroes of the law enforcement community. This is an opportunity to spotlight the Department of Corrections Agriculture operations. Inmate Taylor was a 38-year-old white male serving a 50-year sentence out of Saline County for first-degree murder and kidnapping. In-person visits to inmates/residents will continue to be made by pre-approved individuals only. The Division of Community Correction prepares for Halloween months in advance by contacting sex offenders to remind them of restrictions. By Kim Chandler The Associated Press. Those wishing to visit should carefully reviewVISITATION RULES. Release Numbers. All housing assignments for seriously mentally ill inmates are made in consultation with a qualified mental health professional as a part of the inmates individualized treatment plan. NORTH LITTLE ROCK The Department of Corrections today celebrates 2,000 canine graduates of the Paws In Prison program. 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. The Department of Corrections will be conducting an internal investigation into the death. Inmate Dunn was pronounced dead at 2:21 a.m. Inmate Riggins was pronounced dead at 5:30 p.m. LITTLE ROCK Six Arkansas Division of Correction units are among 36 state sites set to benefit from a USDA grant that will go toward the purchase of equipment to provide long-distance learning opportunities. The improved efficiencies are yet another step the agency has taken under the leadership of Arkansas Corrections Secretary Solomon Graves to fulfil Governor Asa Hutchinsons initiative for streamlined state government. Inmate Carmen was taken to the infirmary and pronounced dead at 2:59 a.m. LOCATION:Varner Unit320 Hwy 388Gould, AR 71643, ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS INMATE DEAD IN APPARENT SUICIDE AT MAXIMUM SECURITY UNIT. The tele-video carts will allow inmates to virtually participate in programs otherwise unavailable at their facilities, Secretary Graves said. In 2013, the Arkansas General Assembly passed Act 554 creating the ArkansasEnergy Performance Contracting (AEPC) program. Inmate Tacker was pronounced dead at 2:17 a.m. at Baptist Health Medical Center Hot Spring County in Malvern. Responding correctional officers and medical staff were unable to detect a pulse. The safe resumption of in-person visitation is a priority for the Board of Corrections, Secretary Solomon Graves, and both Division Directors. This years action will include a Sorrell Gelding named Clem that was purchased from the Division of Correction by the Little Rock Police Department in 2005. Officer Wallace is one of our own. I applaud Secretary Graves and Secretary Keogh for the work they have done with their respective agencies in allowing cost saving projects like this to occur.. Inmates who work on the farm also gain valuable, marketable skills that increase their chances for success after release. The equipment can be used to display information or connected to a computer to share content in meetings. 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. During his term as Senator, he served as Assistant Pro Tempore for the First Congressional District and served as Chairman of the Legislative Councils Penal and Correctional Institutions Sub-Committee. The PIP program is currently active in seven units: Notable PIP graduates include Vessel, the nations first water leak detection dog. More than 50 officers made unannounced visits to the homes of 640 sex offenders to make sure they were in compliance with state laws prohibiting their activities. Together, the solar arrays will save the agency more than $250,000 per year. This is a predicament not unique to Arkansas correctional facilities, and the department is continuing to explore housing policies which disincentivize restrictive housing. The safe resumption of in-person visitation remains a priority for the Department. ASP will be conducting an investigation into the death. His presence will forever be felt wherever his wife and children go. In fact, restrictive housing is frequently used for the safety of inmates during an investigation, to provide additional security for inmates pending trial, when disciplinary court review is pending, or when inmates are preparing to transfer to another unit for security reasons. 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. Inmate Washington was pronounced dead at 3 a.m. The horses are utilized primarily by officers supervising field utility squads, regional maintenance squads, and manhunts. Subchapter 6 - Prison Overcrowding Emergency Powers Act 12-28-604 - List of inmates -- Early parole or discharge. 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. Corrina Owens, McPherson Unit, Jackson County Officer of the Year, Parole/Probation Officer II James Ross, Area 12, Howard County Officer of the Year, Major Freddie Otts, Omega Supervision Sanction Center, Hot Spring County Officer of the Year, Central Arkansas Community Correction Center, East Central Arkansas Community Correction Center, Southwest Arkansas Community Correction Center, Northeast Arkansas Community Correction Center, Northwest Arkansas Community Correction Center, Capt. NORTH LITTLE ROCK Former State Senator Bobby L. Glover of Carlisle died early Wednesday after serving for more than a decade on the Arkansas Board of Corrections. Jennifer Dean, Division Sex Offender Services Manager, reported a 92 percent overall compliance rate from the weekend home visits. Inmate Worthey was pronounced dead at 8:22 a.m. Inmate Bramlett was taken to the infirmary and pronounced dead at 9:58 a.m. Tamisha Ivory, Ouachita River Correctional Unit, Hot Spring County Officer of the Year, Sgt. The latest project from the now consolidated Department of Corrections is exactly the type of transformation we hoped to see. The Arkansas State Police was notified and will be conducting an investigation into the death. Marshals Service, Arkansas State Police and other local, state and federal law enforcement to follow leads and investigate tips. The Arkansas State Police was notified and will be conducting an investigation into the death. 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. For us, preparing for Reentry begins on the first day of incarceration. transfer eligibility, or minimum release dates of any or all inmates on the list by up to ninety . All requests are pending review and approval by the Arkansas Department of Corrections. On this podcast, we talk a lot about economic development in Arkansas. Responding correctional officers and medical staff were unable to detect a pulse. The Division of Correction will be conducting an internal investigation into the death. We are happy to provide this equipment to our partner organizations and thankful to the USDA for their support, said Joseph Sanford, M.D., director of the IDHI. Farmers are the strength of our state. An early release law is a state criminal law that allows a prisoner to be released before the end of their prison term. During the past three years, about 17,000 people nationwide have enrolled in classes as part of the Second Chance Pell Program, a U.S. Department of Education pilot program. 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. Fifty-nine offenders were found to be in violation, with violations including failure to register as sex offenders, Halloween decoration violations and failure to display no trick-or-treater doorhangers. hair: RED eye: GREEN 68 inches, 204 lbs. PINE BLUFF On Saturday, October 4, 2020, a Division of Correction inmate was pronounced deceased at Baptist Health North Little Rock. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS APPLAUDS EIGHT OFFICER OF THE YEAR WINNERS. May 1-7, 2022, was National Correctional Officers and Employees Week. Appointment requests can be made online from your mobile device or computer. . BRICKEYS On Friday, December 30, 2022, staff at the East Arkansas Regional Unit observed inmate Shane Carmen #146224 hanging in a locked single-man cell. Standing at the pulpit of Faith Baptist Church, the Secretary stressed how important faith-based reentry programs are for offenders success. 563 farms are currently recognized as Arkansas Century Farms throughout the state. A new facility would significantly benefit the local economy by employing an estimated 370 individuals, with an annual payroll of approximately $21 million. Monthly Performance Evaluations which may lead to: Increasing institutional privileges (e.g. Arizona defines recidivism as returning to custody within three years of release. Inmates who are under the age of 18, inmates who are pregnant and inmates who are seriously mentally ill are NOT placed in extended restrictive housing, which is restrictive housing for 22 hours per day for 30 or more days. Inmate Cogburn was a 24-year-old white male serving a 40-year sentence out of Pope County for rape. The DOC announced today that it has launched a new energy efficiency project that, combined with the first phase completed in 2019, will help the department save more than $3.2 million per year between energy savings, operational savings, and capital expenditure avoidance. 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. Responding correctional officers and medical staff were unable to detect a pulse. The Division of Correction will be conducting an internal investigation into the death. On Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, staff at the Ouachita River Correctional Unit observed inmate Travis Tacker #120456 hanging in a locked single-man cell. 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