ISCC visitation closures in September

Visitation is closed at Idaho State Correctional Center on Monday, Sept. 24 and Tuesday, Sept 25, for parole board hearings.  [read more...]

Congratulations to IDOC leadership course graduates

As part of our Leadership Development Series, twice per year IDOC provides a Pre-Supervisory Leadership course designed to transition new or up-and-coming staff, who demonstrate leadership skills and a positive attitude, into a formal supervisory role. 

Prior to the presentation of certificates, Director Atencio spoke to the group, with the main theme of his message being: 'When change happens, and in IDOC it will, be the first to follow. Doing so embraces our values of Integrity, Positive Attitude, and Respect.' [read more...]

ICIO takes more ribbons at the fair

Clearwater County Fair awards continued! ICIO entered numerous hobby craft items into the fair this year including beadwork, paintings, drawings, jewelry, quilting, knitting works, and embroidery creations.

They did very well winning numerous ribbons for their work and earning $110 for their efforts of which they donated to the Lewis-Clark Animal Shelter.

The ribbon haul was as follows: 1st Place, 22; 2nd Place, 12; 3rd Place, 11, and, the Best of Show for a beadwork creation. [read more...]

Work camp inmate caught in Idaho Falls

BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 22, 2018 – A St. Anthony Work Camp inmate who walked away from his job in the community is back in custody.

The Idaho Falls Police Department arrested Matthew Charles Humpherys, 32, IDOC #85285, Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, in Idaho Falls.

Humphreys walked away from his job at a potato warehouse in Newdale Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018. He is now being held at the Bonneville County jail. \ [read more...]