IDOC mourns death of Minn. correctional officer

It’s with a sad and heavy heart that I share this news with you.   

Officer Joseph Gomm of the Minnesota Department of Correction was attacked and killed by an inmate on Wednesday afternoon.  

This is a tragic event and serves as a painful reminder of the danger of the profession we have all chosen to work in. 

Please be safe and look out for your brothers and sisters at all times.  

Please keep Officer Gomm’s family, as well as our brothers and sisters from the MDOC in your thoughts and prayers.   [read more...]

Probation & Parole Officers Make a Difference!

Derick Carter was presented with his Gold Seal by Lead Probation and Parole Officers Cowan and Thomas on July, 13th at the District 3 Probation & Parole office in Caldwell. 

He requested his supervising officers present him his Gold Seal based on the critical role they played in helping him succeed on parole.  Derick explained that while his Parole Officers were tough when they needed to be, he felt they were ultimately there to support and guide him through the change process.  [read more...]

ISCC visitation advisory

Visitation at Idaho State Correctional Center will be cancelled July 23rd for Parole Board Hearings. [read more...]