Feb 1, 2023. Inmate Richards death follows an assault at the Cummins Unit in Grady on September 15, 2021. Officer Wallace is one of our own. The Step-Down Program is a coordinated, multidisciplinary team approach that includes healthcare, security staff and provides participating inmates with a transition plan consisting of the following: It is important to note that data reflective in the report do not account for those inmates who are chronically unruly and actively work to remain in restricted housing because they prefer that isolated environment. Inmate Foster was transported to a Little Rock hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 12:07 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. While locked down, all non-essential movement within facilities or between facilities will be suspended. This is an opportunity to spotlight the Department of Corrections Agriculture operations. ARKANSAS DIVISION OF CORRECTION INMATE FOUND DEAD OF APPARENT SUICIDE AT THE EAST ARKANSAS REGIONAL UNIT. The portable telemedicine carts will include a touch-screen monitor, keyboard and a mouse as well as a webcam, microphone and speakers, according to UAMS. The preview will be on Friday, March 11, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Saturday, March 12, the gates will open at 10 a.m., with the auction starting at 1 p.m. Sgt. Also, Modified In-Person Visitation will resume on March 1. We maintain public trust and support by being open with our practices and sharing appropriate information in a timely manner. Asa Hutchinson said Wednesday. NORTH LITTLE ROCK The Arkansas Department of Corrections is mourning the loss today of East Arkansas Regional Unit Field Sgt. 1 industry. May 12, 2020: Arkansas state officials announced that 300 inmates had been released from state prisons, and the state's Board of Corrections have made over 1,200 inmates eligible for parole since April. Secretary Graves said, We are eager to start this second phase. We are honored to be recognized for our redesigned website, which continues to be instrumental in telling our stories and enhances our ability to be transparent, said Solomon Graves, Department of Corrections Secretary. The Board of Corrections will have a meeting on Friday, June 24, 2022 at 9 a.m., at the Ester Unit in Pine Bluff. NORTH LITTLE ROCK The Arkansas Department of Corrections, Division of Community Correction Sex Offender Services, coordinated a massive, statewide Halloween home visit effort on Saturday and Sunday. Additionally, the DOC launched an Online Services Center and a Volunteer Opportunities portal on its award-winning website, DOC.Arkansas.gov. The Arkansas State Police was notified and will be conducting an investigation into the death. (AP) Arkansas officials released 300 inmates early from the state's overcrowded prisons as a precaution during the coronavirus crisis. Responding correctional officers and medical staff were unable to detect a pulse. See aiva.org for more information. For additional information, visit our website: https://apps.ark.org/inmate_info/index.php Further updates will be provided as they become available. 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. Responding correctional officers and medical staff were unable to detect a pulse. Installing 2,300 smart water fixtures, reducing water and sewer costs by 35%. His presence will forever be felt wherever his wife and children go. Those wishing to visit the ten facilities now accepting requests should carefully review the new VISITATION RULES. Release Numbers. ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO EXPAND MODIFIED IN-PERSON VISITATION PILOT TO SIX ADDITIONAL FACILITIES. The PIP program, with 43 dogs enrolled, is currently active in six units: PIP is funded by the sale of recyclables through the Division of Correction and by donations administered by the Arkansas Paws in Prison Foundation non-profit organization, from other foundations, businesses and private individuals. The PIP program is currently active in seven units: Notable PIP graduates include Vessel, the nations first water leak detection dog. The Board of Corrections will have a meeting on Friday, April 29th at 10 a.m., at the McPherson Unit in Newport. ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS HIGHLIGHTS WORK TO PROVIDE SECOND CHANCES DURING 2021 REENTRY WEEK. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Wallace family and the Helena West Helena Police Department, Secretary Graves said. I am so proud that these officers are being recognized for their loyalty, professionalism and commitment, Arkansas Corrections Secretary Solomon Graves said. The Department had been limiting non-essential movement within and between facilities and had suspended visitation in response to the surge in COVID-19 case counts among staff, inmates and residents. The East Arkansas Regional Unit inmate was undergoing treatment for COVID-related symptoms. ACC OFFICER INJURED IN FAYETTEVILLE DRUG COURT. PINE BLUFF On Sunday, January 17, 2021, a Division of Correction inmate was pronounced deceased at the Ouachita River Correctional Units Special Needs Unit in Malvern. This years auction will include a salute to veterans and featuring an empty saddle ceremony in remembrance of ADC K-9 Sgt. Appointment requests can be made online from your mobile device or computer. Supporters must be at least 14 years old and on the inmates approved visitation list. The inmate was in his mid-60s and serving a 210-year sentence for rape. The Division of Correction will be conducting an internal investigation into the death. Secretary Graves expressed his appreciation to representatives of numerous reentry facilities who attended Mondays rally. Tasha Clark, Ester Unit, Jefferson County and Central Region, Sgt. There were 271 admissions and 585 releases by the end of June, according to the ADC director. Inmate Foster was a 31-year-old white male serving a 25-year sentence out of Polk County for possession with the purpose to deliver methamphetamine or cocaine. 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. The Communicator Awards is widely recognized as one of the largest awards of its kind in the world. The archeological site, designated a National Historic Landmark in 1978, also benefited from inmate workers in the 1990s, when trees were removed from the mounds. 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. What:Visit to Varner Unit CTE ProgramWhen:Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, 9:30 a.m.Where:Varner Unit, AR Highway 388, Gould, AR. Our Leadership Team will continue to monitor the situation and evaluate the need to implement restrictions. 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. Congratulations to this years Century Farm Families.. NORTH LITTLE ROCK Arkansas Department of Corrections (DOC) makes up roughly 6% of the states annual budget, so any opportunity for savings is hugely beneficial to taxpayers. LITTE ROCK Gov. Within 24 hours of restrictive housing placement, a second review is conducted by authorities not involved in the initial placement decision. The U.S. Justice Department asked a judge on Tuesday to deny a bid by four low-level federal inmates to qualify for early release under a new criminal justice reform law that allows shortened . To be released, an inmate must meet all three of these requirements: (1) Be granted early release by the Parole Board; (2) Be approved by ADC Director Dexter Payne; and, (3) Have an acceptable parole plan. Any media representatives wishing to attend must contact Cindy Murphy (870) 550-5210 prior to arrival. The service will be held at the Cummins Unit Pavilion in Gould. Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved. 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. Inmate trainers are able to contribute to society and acquire skills that support successful rehabilitation and re-entry into society, which ultimately improves public safety. Since taking office six years ago, my administration has taken steps to transform Arkansas state government to become more streamlined and cost-efficient, said Governor Hutchinson. Approximately 8,000 inmates and residents are eligible for Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna or Johnson & Johnsons Janssen boosters. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this time., ADC Director Dexter Payne said, In these tough times, Sgt. ASP will be conducting an investigation into the death. Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge also paid a special tribute to Sgt. In 2013, the Arkansas General Assembly passed Act 554 creating the ArkansasEnergy Performance Contracting (AEPC) program. 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. 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. 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 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. One of the horses available this year is Shawnee, a 6-year-old gray gelding that has Poco Bueno Haythorn/Hancock breeding and is eligible for registration with the American Quarter Horse Association. Based on the pre-established criteria in Arkansas Code Ann. ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS COMPLETES STATEWIDE HALLOWEEN SEX OFFENDER ENFORCEMENT EFFORT. The Arkansas State Police was notified and is conducting an investigation into the death. Replacing 4,800 lighting fixtures with tamper-resistant LED lighting fixtures, reducing lighting energy and maintenance expenses by 60%. On Friday, January 15, 2021, staff at the Ouachita River Correctional Unit observed inmate Marshall Curry #141424 hanging in a locked single-man cell. Richard Lee Richardson Auditorium, 1302 Pike Ave., Suite B149, North Little Rock, AR, DIVISION OF CORRECTION INMATE PRONOUNCED DEAD AT LOCAL HOSPITAL. The Department of Corrections will be conducting an internal investigation into the death. The Division recently launched the Agricultural Equipment Technician program as an additional opportunity for inmates to earn certification through their work at the Cummins Farm. Composting food waste through in-vessel, rotary drum digesters, reducing water and natural gas use by more than $150,000 per year. These facilities reflect the best of Arkansas charitable spirit and offer a better chance of success than a traditional release. The Department of Corrections will be conducting an internal investigation into the death. The Arkansas Board of Corrections will meet on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at 10 a.m., at at the Arkansas Department of Corrections headquarters, 1302 Pike Avenue, North Little Rock. We not only lost an officer, we lost a brother and friend.. If you have information about their whereabouts, please contact local law enforcement or the East Arkansas Regional Unit at 870-295-4700. Jennifer Dean, Division Sex Offender Services Manager, reported a 92 percent overall compliance rate from the weekend home visits. The agendas are attached. 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. We also have established community-based mentors as integral parts of our Community Correction Center and Parole/Probation programming.. The Ouachita River Correctional Unit inmate was undergoing treatment for COVID-related symptoms. The Department of Corrections will be conducting an internal investigation into the death. By Kim Chandler The Associated Press. Arizona defines recidivism as returning to custody within three years of release. Inmate Olles was pronounced dead at 9:48 a.m. At this time, however, theCaudellfamily asks that we be given the time, space and privacy to celebrate his life and mourn. Inmate Carmen was taken to the infirmary and pronounced dead at 2:59 a.m. Inmate Harris was a 33-year-old black male serving a 20-year sentence out of Pulaski County for aggravated robbery. Tasha Clark. 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. The restoration was included in the federal spending and pandemic relief bill signed over the weekend by President Trump. The Division of Correction uses multi-step assessment procedures that include checks and balances and oversight protocols to eliminate unwarranted restrictive housing placement. Wallace and other local police officers had been looking for Howard, who was wanted on charges stemming from a shooting incident in Helena West Helena about a week ago. Arkansas families celebrated Halloween during the weekend for the second time since the enaction of Act 463, which bars certain sex offenders from participating in Halloween-related activities. Responding correctional officers and medical staff were unable to detect a pulse. six months may be eligible for release up to one year early. NIC Arkansas operates Arkansas.gov, the official website of the State of Arkansas, which offers more than 1,000 state and local online services, and works with the Information Network of Arkansas (INA) to help state government entities web-enable their information and services. The goal of this lockdown is to lessen the impact of the increase in community cases, Secretary Graves said. In 2017, the Division of Correction and Division of Community Correction, both now part of the consolidated Department of Corrections, signed Performance Contracts with Entegrity, a Little Rock-based Energy Services Company (ESCO). From his time as mayor, state representative, state senator and vice chairman of the Board of Corrections, Bobby Glovers dedication to the people of Arkansas was evident, Gov. ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS BEGINS COVID-19 VACCINATION OF SECURITY STAFF AND MEDICAL PARTNERS. The desired property should be between 5 and 40 acres. We also offer the Principles & Application for Life (PAL) program at all Division of Correction facilities, except for Work Release Centers. The Arkansas State Police was notified and will be conducting an investigation into the death. Q: What if the parole hearing is not held? Q: What steps do I need to take to speak against the parole of an inmate whose hearing is coming up? The Arkansas Board of Corrections will meet via conference call on Monday, February 1, 2021, at 2 p.m. Members of the media/general public wishing to listen to the meeting can do so at the Arkansas Department of Corrections headquarters, 1302 Pike Avenue, North Little Rock. On Friday, September 17, 2021, Division of Correction inmate Jerry Richard #086858 was pronounced dead at approximately 9:35 p.m. at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary, Little Rock. Howard was captured at 6 a.m. in Shaw, Mississippi, according to Arkansas State Police, which will be the lead law enforcement agency investigating the incident. Specifications, instructions for submitting proposals and the site evaluation questionnaire can be accessed HERE. On Saturday, January 30, 2021, staff at the East Arkansas Regional Unit observed inmate Anthony Clay #162917 hanging in a locked single-man cell. The Arkansas State Police was notified and will be conducting an investigation into the death. Tamisha Ivory, Ouachita River Correctional Unit, Hot Spring County Officer of the Year, Sgt. To help slow the potential spread of COVID-19 within DOC facilities, the Department continues to educate offenders and encourage vaccination among staff and offenders. An ADC lieutenant also assisting was not harmed. The Department of Corrections will be conducting an internal investigation into the death. Transparency is one of the DOCs core values, Corrections Secretary Solomon Graves said. Arkansas is better because of him. 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.. Monthly Performance Evaluations which may lead to: Increasing institutional privileges (e.g. The Arkansas State Police was notified and will be conducting an investigation into the death. After reviewing the new visitation rules, you may visit the website: https://telegov.egov.com/docrequest to complete a visitation appointment request form. The preview will be on Friday, March 12, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Saturday, March 13, the gates will open at 10 a.m., with the auction starting at 1 p.m. 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. It is not uncommon for inmates to deliberately violate rules so that they will be disciplined, allowing them to remain in restricted housing. USDA/UAMS GRANT TO PROVIDE LONG-DISTANCE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AT DIVISION OF CORRECTION FACILITIES. The SSA will involve zero debt and enables the agency to purchase clean energy that takes advantage of federal tax credits. Vessel graduated from the Randall L. Williams Unit in 2018 and is employed by Central Arkansas Water. The Online Services Center is a one-stop resource for the public to easily access the numerous existing DOC services available. These privately operated facilities provide a much-needed step down from incarceration to the community, he said. It is one of many steps we will take in the coming year to improve our outcomes and do our part to continue the transformation of state government.. On Tuesday, October 12, 2021, a system error generated an automated escape alert. Appointment requests can be made online from your mobile device or computer. Only two visitors will be permitted at a time. More than 185 Parole/Probation Officers made unannounced visits to the homes of 1,224 sex offenders to make sure they were in compliance with state laws prohibiting their activities. I'm a film producer based in Arkansas, and you're listening to the Arkansas Inc. Podcast. Tuesday events will focus on legal services, Wednesdays theme is Health Matters, Thursday activities will feature employment assistance and Friday will focus on mental health. Arkansas Department of Corrections Responds to the Solitary Confinement Report issued by External Stakeholder Groups. A common misconception of restrictive housing is that the practice is used only for punitive reasons. Find inmates in Arkansas Department of Corrections or DOC by using the inmate locator. Inmate Singleton was a 28-year-old black male serving a 20-year sentence out of Columbia County for theft of property, terroristic threatening and absconding. On Monday, August 16, 2021, staff at the East Arkansas Regional Unit observed inmate Robert L. Henderson #151214 hanging in a locked single-man cell. Explore career opportunities and sign up for Career Alerts. Responding correctional officers and medical staff were unable to detect a pulse. ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS INMATE DEAD IN APPARENT SUICIDE AT OUACHITA RIVER CORRECTIONAL UNIT. Inmate Worthey was a 37-year-old white male serving a 4-year sentence out of Franklin County for possession of a controlled substance. 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. NORTH LITTLE ROCK The Department of Corrections announced today that beginning Jan. 1, 2022, the Arkansas Department of Corrections will be expandingMODIFIED IN-PERSON VISITATIONto allow visits from those younger than 18 and individuals who are not immediate family members. They appeared on a list of . The Arkansas State Police was notified and will be conducting an investigation into the death. The attorneys cannot represent inmates in lawsuits against the Department of Correction or its The officer, whose injuries are not life threatening, was taken to a local medical center for treatment. Four students completed the program during the summer, and 14 more are currently enrolled. Inmate Carmen was a 50-year-old white male serving a 40-year sentence out of Boone County for robbery. The law, which takes effect Tuesday, requires inmates to released between three and 12 months before their sentences end to be supervised by the Board of Pardon and Paroles for the remainder of. 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. No one is more optimistic than a farmer. The Board of Corrections will meet on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at 9:30 A.M. at the Varner Unit. Subchapter 6 - Prison Overcrowding Emergency Powers Act 12-28-604 - List of inmates -- Early parole or discharge. 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. The Arkansas State Police (ASP) was immediately notified and responded to the unit. I serve as Director of Marketing at the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. Telemedicine equipment will be installed later this year at the Varner Unit in Grady; North Central Unit in Calico Rock; Tucker Unit in Tucker; Delta Regional Unit in Dermott; McPherson Unit in Newport; and the Mississippi County Work Release Center in Luxora. On Friday, June 18, 2021, staff at the Varner Supermax Unit observed inmate Christopher Dunn #113626 hanging in a locked single-man cell. visitation, telephone, and commissary). 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