MO.gov News Feed: Department of Corrections /news-rss?filter=corrections MO.gov News Feed: Department of Corrections Sat, 15 Mar 2025 04:49:40 +0000 en-us A Permanent Mark: Alex Bonebrake designed one of the nation’s first prison-based tattoo apprenticeship programs. Take a peek inside the WRDCC studio where he’s preparing men for post-incarceration careers. https://doc.mo.gov/permanent-mark-alex-bonebrake-designed-one-nations-first-prison-based-tattoo-apprenticeship 6031 at https://doc.mo.gov Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:03:56 +0000 A Permanent Mark: Alex Bonebrake designed one of the nation’s first prison-based tattoo apprenticeship programs. Take a peek inside the WRDCC studio where he’s preparing men for post-incarceration careers. Thursday, August 1, 2024 - 07:00 Karen Pojmann Tue, 11/12/2024 - 11:03 Display Tab Reentry Category reentry Official Press Release /media-center/newsroom/tattoo-program Keeping it Real: The refurbished Western Missouri Correctional Center is now the Academy for Excellence in Corrections, an authentic environment for effectively training staff. https://doc.mo.gov/keeping-it-real-refurbished-western-missouri-correctional-center-now-academy-excellence-corrections 6026 at https://doc.mo.gov Sun, 10 Nov 2024 17:37:37 +0000 Keeping it Real: The refurbished Western Missouri Correctional Center is now the Academy for Excellence in Corrections, an authentic environment for effectively training staff. Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - 06:00 Karen Pojmann Sun, 11/10/2024 - 17:37 Category staff Official Press Release /media-center/newsroom/keeping-it-real Exceeding Expectations: A dozen Department of Corrections employees earn the Director’s Award of Valor for going above and beyond the call of duty https://doc.mo.gov/exceeding-expectations-dozen-department-corrections-employees-earn-directors-award-valor-going 6021 at https://doc.mo.gov Sun, 10 Nov 2024 17:34:22 +0000 Exceeding Expectations: A dozen Department of Corrections employees earn the Director’s Award of Valor for going above and beyond the call of duty Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - 07:00 Karen Pojmann Sun, 11/10/2024 - 17:34 Category staff Official Press Release /media-center/newsroom/exceeding-expectations Scanning for Safety: The Department of Corrections implements full-body scanners for staff and visitors https://doc.mo.gov/scanning-safety-department-corrections-implements-full-body-scanners-staff-and-visitors 5976 at https://doc.mo.gov Thu, 01 Aug 2024 14:04:18 +0000 Scanning for Safety: The Department of Corrections implements full-body scanners for staff and visitors Thursday, August 1, 2024 - 07:00 Karen Pojmann Thu, 08/01/2024 - 14:04 Category staff Official Press Release /media-center/newsroom/body-scanners Statement Regarding the Investigation into the Death of Othel Moore https://doc.mo.gov/statement-regarding-investigation-death-othel-moore 5961 at https://doc.mo.gov Fri, 28 Jun 2024 09:49:44 +0000 Statement Regarding the Investigation into the Death of Othel Moore Friday, June 28, 2024 - 07:00 Karen Pojmann Fri, 06/28/2024 - 09:49 Official Press Release /media-center/newsroom/moore-investigation Honor & Privilege: With help from ACC staff, Honor Dorm residents are finding success — and the program is garnering accolades. https://doc.mo.gov/honor-privilege-help-acc-staff-honor-dorm-residents-are-finding-success-and-program-garnering 5951 at https://doc.mo.gov Thu, 13 Jun 2024 10:59:20 +0000 Honor & Privilege: With help from ACC staff, Honor Dorm residents are finding success — and the program is garnering accolades. Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - 07:00 Karen Pojmann Thu, 06/13/2024 - 10:59 Display Tab Reentry Category staff Official Press Release /media-center/newsroom/algoa-honor-dorm Governor Parson presents three state teams with the Governor’s Award for Quality and Productivity, recognizing continuous improvement throughout state government operations. https://doc.mo.gov/governor-parson-presents-three-state-teams-governors-award-quality-and-productivity-recognizing 5946 at https://doc.mo.gov Thu, 13 Jun 2024 10:58:21 +0000 Governor Parson presents three state teams with the Governor’s Award for Quality and Productivity, recognizing continuous improvement throughout state government operations. Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - 07:00 Karen Pojmann Thu, 06/13/2024 - 10:58 Category staff Official Press Release https://oa.mo.gov/commissioners-office/news/governor-parson-presents-three-stat… “Puppies for Parole” Offers a Second Chance for Incarcerated People and Shelter Dogs in Missouri https://doc.mo.gov/puppies-parole-offers-second-chance-incarcerated-people-and-shelter-dogs-missouri 5931 at https://doc.mo.gov Tue, 20 Feb 2024 09:21:23 +0000 “Puppies for Parole” Offers a Second Chance for Incarcerated People and Shelter Dogs in Missouri Wednesday, January 10, 2024 - 06:00 Garry Brix Tue, 02/20/2024 - 09:21 Display Tab Puppies for Parole Category Puppies for Parole Link to External Article https://www.3blmedia.com/news/puppies-parole-offers-second-chance-incarcerated-… 23 Things the Missouri Department of Corrections Did in 2023 https://doc.mo.gov/23-things-missouri-department-corrections-did-2023 5861 at https://doc.mo.gov Thu, 18 Jan 2024 13:56:01 +0000 23 Things the Missouri Department of Corrections Did in 2023 Tuesday, December 26, 2023 - 06:00 Karen Pojmann Thu, 01/18/2024 - 13:56 Official Press Release /media-center/newsroom/2023-in-review Trevor Foley Named Department of Corrections Acting Director https://doc.mo.gov/trevor-foley-named-department-corrections-acting-director 5851 at https://doc.mo.gov Thu, 18 Jan 2024 11:14:26 +0000 Trevor Foley Named Department of Corrections Acting Director Thursday, November 30, 2023 - 06:00 Karen Pojmann Thu, 01/18/2024 - 11:14 Display Tab Leadership Category staff Official Press Release https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MODOC/bulletins/37d95f5