236th CEIT Graduating Class – 22 New DOC Cadets

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There are 22 new Correctional Officer cadets ready to begin work with the DOC.  The 236th CEIT Class took their oaths Friday in Dover after completing an intensive 3-month program of classroom and hands-on instruction.  The graduation was carried on a video livestream for family, friends and colleagues – only the graduates and a handful…

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DOC Restricting Access to Some Volunteers

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The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) announced today that it is restricting access to its facilities for volunteers who run programs and services if they are over the age of 60 or have an underlying health condition that could make them more vulnerable to the coronavirus. The restriction is effective immediately. DOC is committed to…

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DOC Chooses New Healthcare Services

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The Department of Correction has selected a new company to provide healthcare services.  The current contract with Connections will end three months early – after a thorough review process the DOC has chosen Centurion of Delaware to provide correctional medical care and behavioral health\substance abuse treatment.  Centurion provides healthcare services to state, county, municipal and…

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DOC Announces Precautions for Inmates, Staff & Visitors for Flu Season

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The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) today announced that it is taking additional precautions to protect inmates, staff and visitors during flu season.  These measures come in response to an increase in flu-like activity in prison facilities and throughout the community and is part of ongoing efforts to minimize the spread of the flu virus.  The new…

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235th CEIT Class Graduates at DOC

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15 Correctional Officer cadets graduated today from the 235th Correctional Employee Initial Training (CEIT) Class and took their oaths of office as Delaware’s newest law enforcement officers at a ceremony attended by Department of Correction (DOC) leadership and staff, family and friends.  Cadets completed an intensive 12-week program of classroom and hands-on instruction in multiple subject areas…

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Two DOC Walk Aways from the SCCC Back in Custody

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An offender who walked away from the SCCC in Georgetown is back in custody.  Corrections officials say 35 year old Kirk Holroyd of the Millsboro area left the SCCC on November 22.  He was arrested on December 11th by Ocean City Police.  He is now in custody at SCI in Georgetown on an escape after…

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DOC Officials Investigating Vaughn Inmate Death

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Corrections officials are investigating the death of an inmate at the Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna.  Officials say 67 year old Norris Durham of Dover was in the prison infirmary for an unrelated medical condition when he complained of having chest pains.  Medical staff was getting his vital signs when he lost  consciousness.  Additional life-saving…

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DOC Looking for SCCC Walkaway

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Corrections officials are looking for an offender who failed to return to the SCCC in Georgetown from an approved work pass on Tuesday, December 3. Officials have issued a warrant for escape after conviction for 44 year old William Ball from the Lewes area – his whereabouts are unknown and unauthorized at this time. Ball…

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234th CEIT Class Graduates from Newly Renamed “Steven R. Floyd, Sr. Training Academy”

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21 Correctional Officer cadets graduated Friday, November 22 from the 234th Correctional Employee Initial Training (CEIT) Academy and took their oaths of office as Delaware’s newest law enforcement officers.  The cadets completed an intensive 12-week program of classroom and hands-on instruction in multiple subject areas.  Governor John Carney, Department of Correction leadership and staff, family…

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DOC Officials Looking for SCCC Walk Away

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Corrections officials are looking for an offender who failed to return to the SCCC from an approved work pass on Friday.  An escape after conviction warrant has been issued for 35 year old Kirk Holroyd from the Millsboro area.  Holroyd is white, 5′ 8″ and 150 pounds with hazel eyes and brown hair and his…

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DOC Officials Looking for SCCC Walk Away

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Corrections officials are looking for an offender who failed to return to the SCCC from an approved work pass on Friday.  Officials have issued a warrant for escape after conviction for 37 year old Billy Williams of Federalsburg, MD.  Williams is white, about 6-feet tall and 215 pounds with blue eyes and red hair.  He…

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DSP & Other Police Agencies Conduct 2-Day Kent County Crime Blitz

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A two-day multi-agency operation was recently conducted at locations throughout Kent County to address quality of life crime, violent crime and reduction in the number of persons with outstanding warrants and probation absconders. The operation concluded on November 6, 2019, was a collaborative effort between the Delaware State Police Troop 3, Milford Police Department, Camden Police…

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Inmate found dead at Vaughn prison in Smyrna

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The Delaware Department of Correction and the Delaware Division of Forensic Science are investigating the death of an inmate at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna. On Sunday, 71-year-old Theodore Benson, of Millsboro, was found unresponsive lying on the floor of his cell. Life-saving measures were taken by medical staff until EMS arrived, who…

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38 New Correctional Officers Begin Work Next Week

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It was graduation day for the 233rd Correctional Employee Initial Training Academy as 38 new Correctional Officer cadets took their oaths of office.  The cadets have completed an intensive 12-week program of classroom and hands-on instruction in multiple subject areas.  The graduates begin their new careers with the DOC next week. 

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Independent review underway of prison healthcare system in Delaware

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Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) Commissioner Claire DeMatteis announced today that an independent review is underway into the department’s medical and behavioral health care systems as it seeks recommendations to strengthen clinical quality, patient safety, and data management practices. The DOC, through its Bureau of Correctional Healthcare Services, is responsible for contracting medical and behavioral…

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Inmate Dies after Attempted Suicide at SCI

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An SCI inmate hospitalized after an attempted suicide has died.  Corrections officials say officers found inmate Aron McNatt hanging from a bed sheet in his cell late Friday night.  He was taken to Bayhealth’s Sussex campus where he died on Sunday night.  McNatt had been held at SCI since May 8th serving a 2 year…

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Four K9 Teams Graduate DOC Training

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The 2019 Basic Patrol K-9 Class graduated Thursday after fourteen weeks of intense and challenging training.  The training consists of obedience, agility course, tracking, contraband, evidence and suspect search, criminal apprehension and handler protection.  The K-9 handlers also received training on basic K-9 health and first aid.  Two K-9 teams will be on duty at…

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DOC Medication Assisted Treatment Program to Expand Statewide

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The Medication Assisted Treatment program in Delaware is expanding to every prison in the state.  MAT combines medication and behavioral therapy to treat individuals who are addicted to opioids such as heroin and prescription drugs that contain opiates and is a proven approach to sustaining recovery and combating the opioid crisis. Officials say this type…

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UPDATED: DOC Apprehend SCCC Walk Away

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UPDATED – 7/26/19 – Corrections officials have arrested an offender who failed to return from an authorized work pass on Tuesday.  The SCCC Escapee Recovery Team arrested 40 year old Christopher Radcliffe in Georgetown on Thursday and took him into custody.  He’s now at SCI on an escape after conviction warrant in default of $10,000…

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Teens Graduate from DOC Youth Academy

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A dozen teens have graduated from the Department of Correction’s second Youth Academy.  The 5-day program gives teens who want to learn about the criminal justice system the chance to interact and speak with various correctional employees.  The program also gives participants the chance to potentially becoming corrections officers, police officers, agents, judges and attorneys…

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232nd CEIT Class Graduates – On the Job with the DOC Next Week

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The 232nd Correctional Employee Initial Training Academy of the DOC graduated Friday in Dover.  The 11-week long training program focuses on a professional development curriculum critical to developing the skills of correctional staff.   The 21 men and women have been assigned to facilities throughout the state and begin their new careers with the DOC next…

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DOC Have Arrested Offender Who Failed To Return From Work Pass

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UPDATED 5/28/19 – Corrections officials have arrested an offender who failed to return from an autorized work pass on May 18th. Laurel Police apprehended 39 year old William Weatherspoon on Saturday. He is now being held at SCI on an escape after conviction warrant in default of a $10,000 cash bail. He has also obtained…

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DOC Announces Retirement of Commissioner Perry Phelps

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Corrections Commissioner Perry Phelps has announced that he will retire effective July 15 of this year.  He has been on the job for 31 years with the DOC – holding a variety of positions before becoming the Commissioner of Corrections in January of 2017.  He says that while he will miss the DOC Family –…

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