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VFW honors ISCC’s Nicodemus

Nico holds award while standing near VFW rep
By Cpt. Dagoberto Martinez, Idaho State Correctional Center

Each year the Veterans of Foreign Wars selects emergency services persons, law enforcement officers and firefighters to receive a VFW National Award. 

The award goes to any individual who serves in a municipal, county, state or federal unit tasked with enforcement of the laws pertaining to their area of responsibility. 

This year our very own Lieutenant, Tyler Nicodemus was selected for this prestigious Police Officer Award. 

Congratulations Tyler.

#TeamIDOC 

Story published: 02/12/2021

ICIO’s drug dog retires after seven years of service

several photo of dog with handler
By Lt. Greg Heun, Idaho Correctional Institution-Orofino

Tucker, a lab/pit mix drug dog, started his duties with the department in July of 2016, after being trained by Sergeant Jerry Walbey of the Garden City Police Department.

Story published: 02/10/2021

SICI celebrates the retirement of Instructor Mary Ellen Nourse

Nourse holds framed placque, certificate with two administrators
By LeeAnn Cochems, Administrative Assistant, South Idaho Correctional Institution

Mary Ellen Nourse received love and praise for her over twenty years of correctional instruction.

She started out at CCA and ten years ago brought her talents to IDOC. 

Dedication is the word that comes to mind when it came to teaching her students. She pushed herself and others to succeed. She implemented Job Service SICI and worked tirelessly, invested in her student’s success.

Story published: 02/10/2021

D-7 celebrates clients' success with Recover Out Loud event

emergency vehicles outside student union building
Photo courtesy East Idaho News
By Grace Hansen, EastIdahoNews.com

The Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) hosted their third annual Recover Out Loud recovery and re-entry event Friday outside the ISU Bennion Student Union Building.

Although normally an in-person celebration of participants’ efforts to battle their addictions and reintegrate into the community, this year’s ceremony looked different.

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Story published: 02/08/2021

IDOC's Covid-19 Clinic

Nancy Lane at the IDOC Vaccine Clinic on February 2, 2021.
Nancy Lane at the IDOC Vaccine Clinic on February 2, 2021.

IDOC held a Covid Vaccine Clinic on February 2, 2021. Some of the staff who participated were:

Todd Plimpton, CI Division Chief

Robert Truman

Joseph Bleck, Correctional Officer

Story published: 02/05/2021

IDOC's Vaccine Clinic

Kim Bausch at the Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic on February 2, 2021.
Kim Bausch at the Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic on February 2, 2021.

IDOC held a Covid Vaccine Clinic on February 2, 2021.

Some of the staff who participated were:

Gretchen Woodland, CRC Manager

Zachary McKnight, Instructor

Chris Crawford, Corporal

Story published: 02/05/2021

IDOC Covid Vaccine Clinic

Deputy Chief Amanda Gentry at IDOC's Covid Vaccine Clinic on February 2, 2021.
Deputy Chief Amanda Gentry at IDOC's Covid Vaccine Clinic on February 2, 2021.

IDOC held a Covid Vaccine Clinic on February 2, 2021.

Story published: 02/03/2021

IDOC Vaccine Clinic

Corporal Frahs, at IDOC's Covid Vaccine Clinic on February 2, 2021.
Corporal Frahs, at IDOC's Covid Vaccine Clinic on February 2, 2021.

IDOC held a Covid Vaccine Clinic on February 2, 2021.

Story published: 02/03/2021

Drive-Thru Job Fair

Spread the word!
Spread the word!

The Idaho Department of Labor is hosting a drive-thru job fair in Caldwell on Monday, February 8, 2021, from 1 PM to 4 PM.

Job seekers are asked to follow CDC guidelines for social distancing and wear a mask - and don't forget copies of your resume!

For more information please visit the Events Calendar at labor.idaho.gov.

Story published: 02/02/2021

IDOC Fights Covid

Dylan Hobson got his Covid vaccine!
Dylan Hobson got his Covid vaccine!

These IDOC staff wanted to share their experience with the Covid-19 vaccine.

Check out these quick messages from:

Catherine Gates, Case Manager

Michele Tomlinson, IT Manager

Dylan Hobson, Deputy Chief

#TeamIDOC

Story published: 02/02/2021
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