News Releases
KDOC FY 2011 Annual Report Available
This edition of the annual report represents a substantial change in reporting practices by combining two publications - the annual KDOC Statistical Profile and the KDOC Annual Report, resulting in a more comprehensive and more streamlined report. Included are the FY 2011 highlights and initiatives, along with detailed statistical information on the Kansas correctional system.
KDOC Attends Offender Employment Retention Specialist Training
The Kansas Department of Corrections was well represented at the National Corrections Academy/National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Learning Center’s Offender Employment Retention Specialist (OERS) training in Aurora, Colo., January 8 – 13. Four from the KDOC successfully participated: Zachary Burgoon, Topeka Correctional Facility; Eliott Nelson, Kansas City Parole Office/Lansing Correctional Facility; Kelli Martinez, Topeka Parole Office; and Cindy Rowland, Hutchinson Correctional Facility.
U.S. EPA to Honor Hutchinson Correctional Facility for Reducing Waste
U.S. EPA to present a WasteWise State Government Partner of the Year Award to HCF Wednesday, January 18.
Mentoring4Success Initiative Reaches Milestone (December 5, 2011)
Governor Sam Brownback and Secretary of Corrections Ray Roberts will hold a joint news conference in Wichita at 3 p.m., Tuesday, regarding the Mentoring4Success (M4S) Initiative.
Warden Named For Topeka Correctional Facility (August 2011)
August 2011 - Kansas Secretary of Corrections Ray Roberts has selected Hope Cooper as the new warden at the Topeka Correctional Facility, effective Sunday, August 21, 2011.
KDOC Employees Raise Money for Victim Advocacy Organizations (May 18, 2011)
Kansas Department of Corrections employees banded together during Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 10th – 16th, to raise nearly $4,100 to support ten organizations that serve crime victims throughout the state.
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Observed in Kansas (April 12, 2011)
April 10th through the 16th has been proclaimed by Governor Sam Brownback as Kansas Crime Victims’ Rights Week. This is a special week to honor crime victims and survivors and to thank those who assist victims each and every day.
Corrections Secretary Reports Topeka Correctional Facility Investigation Progress (April 4, 2011)
In response to a request from Governor Sam Brownback for a full review of practices and procedures at the Topeka Correctional Facility, Corrections Secretary Ray Roberts has initiated actions designed to reduce the potential for sexual abuse cases.
Governor Names Experienced Warden as Corrections Secretary (January 21, 2011)
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback has named Ray Roberts as his Secretary of the Kansas Department of Corrections.
Governor Signs Executive Reorganization Order Establishing the Prisoner Review Board (January 21, 2011)
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback has signed Executive Reorganization Order No. 34 to establish the Prisoner Review Board in the Kansas Department of Corrections.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Inmate Visitation
Effective for calendar year 2011, inmate visitation at Kansas correctional facilities will be provided on the following four state holidays: Christmas Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Thanksgiving Day.
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Director Named For KDOC Victim Services
Kansas Secretary of Corrections Ray Roberts has selected Libby Keogh to be the new Director of Victim Services for the Kansas Department of Corrections.
Lansing Correctional Facility Escapees in Custody (November 17, 2011)
Matthew Glen Allender and Chad Duane Amack were apprehended without incident at approximately 10:30 p.m., Wednesday.