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Cold Case Cards 1st Anniversary

David Thompson — 2023-05-08T21:00:00Z

For nearly a year, the dayrooms and living areas of Kansas correctional facilities and county jails have seen the first decks of playing cards with information about unsolved murder cases in our state. KDOC takes a look at the impact of the Cold Case Cards thus far and what victims' families are saying.

WCF Geriatric & Cognitive Care Unit Preview

David Thompson — 2023-02-16T17:00:00Z

After three-plus years of consideration, planning and renovation the wait is almost over. Last Friday as Winfield Correctional Facility, we unveiled the new 240-bed specialized unit providing geriatric care, a substance abuse treatment program, and a training program open for residents who wish to become certified as a CNA aide to help with care of their fellow elderly residents.

It’s estimated that there are 10-thousand people in our country everyday who are turning -65-. In our culture today, we are living longer but that doesn’t guarantee we are living healthy. And we see that in our population as well. In 2013, there were 182 residents aged 65-and-above, roughly 2% of the general population. In 2022, that number is up to -344- or roughly 5% of the population. As our elderly population has grown, so has the number of cases involving Dementia and Alzheimer’s diseases. This dedicated unit will help us manage the special needs of our growing elderly population while also helping many others with substance abuse.

We believe the bigger picture is that increased mental health and substance abuse treatment will cut the number of people who enter our facilities as well as those who return once they’re released. At the end of this month, we will begin moving 30 residents a week to Winfield until the unit is full.

Unsung Heroe of KDOC - Maintenance - Digest version

David Thompson — 2023-02-07T22:00:00Z

There are eight adult facilities and one juvenile facility that are maintained 24/7 by Unsung Heroes of KDOC who keep equipment, plumbing, electrical, structural, and roads all in working order. This profile highlights the Maintenance teams at Ellsworth (all male) and Topeka (all female) correctional facilities. If interested in applying for open Maintenance positions, please check out our website and search for the nearest facility.

28 Residents at HCF make HCC Honor Roll for Fall 2022

David Thompson — 2023-01-23T19:30:00Z

There is an air of excitement regarding the educational opportunities at Hutchinson Correctional Facilities as 28 residents were named to the Hutchinson Community College's President and Vice President's Honor Roll for Fall 2022 semester.

Our congratulations to these residents on their hard work and persistence to make the Honor Roll: Dexter Robinson, Jeremiah Rorie, Cory Brunzell, Shelbert Smith, Jibri Burnett, William Rodriquez, Vernon Bourbon, Devin Siebold, Michael Davidson, Michael Hennessy, Jordan Jones, Richard Jackson, Shawn Smith, Charles Blake, Shane Miskell, Kaleb Gudgen, Jason McCain, Arthur Herron, Aaron Alger, Christopher Small, John Butler, Aaron Morgan, Kevin Gunby, Lavern Reffitt, Matthew Kolbek, Carlos Fernandez, Parker Thompson, and Sam Becker.

In December 2022, 114 residents at Hutchinson Correctional Facility donned their caps and gowns as they receive various diplomas and certifications for various educational and vocational programming, from high school equivalency diplomas to associate's degrees

Unsung Heroes of KDOC - Maintenance

David Thompson — 2023-01-21T22:25:51Z

EDCF Visitation Information

Nancy Burghart — 2023-01-10T18:50:03Z

EDCF Visitation

Nancy Burghart — 2023-01-10T18:41:11Z

Juvenile Correctional Facilities

Nancy Burghart — 2021-09-24T20:29:07Z

Juvenile Correctional Facilities

Nancy Burghart — 2021-09-24T20:14:25Z

Current Supplemental Visitation Guidelines

Lisa Herman — 2021-05-27T20:28:59Z

NCF CURRENT SUPPLEMENTAL VISITATION GUIDELINES

1.	Prior to visiting a resident at NCF, each approved visitor must have scheduled a visitation appointment by using the online visitation scheduler, www.icsolutions.com, or by contacting the facility visitation clerk. General procedures governing resident visitation are established in KAR 44-7-104, IMPPS 10-113 and 11-101, and NCF G.O. 16-101. Additional information related to ICSolutions may be found at: https://www.doc.ks.gov/facilities/faq/Visitation_KDOC_ICS20210329.pdf/view https://www.doc.ks.gov/facilities/faq/Visitation_Family_ICS20210329.pdf/view
2.	Regular visiting hours are 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays; and Memorial Day, July 4^th, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Currently, there are two timeframes visitors may choose from (visits are two hours in length): First Option: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (screening process will begin at 8:30 a.m.) Second Option: 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (screening process will begin at 11:30 a.m.)
3.	Residents may have one visit per week with no more than two visitors allowed.
4.	Visitors may schedule one visit per week. Visits must be scheduled a minimum of 72 hours in advance but no more than two weeks in advance. Scheduling will close 72 hours before visitation begins at the facility for that week. Anyone who has not followed this process will be denied access to the facility. Visitors are encouraged to call the facility prior to the 72-hour cutoff to ensure their visit has been scheduled.
5.	Visitors are required to provide their own masks. Visitors must wear their mask upon arrival to the facility and are required to wear their mask properly throughout the entire visit. Children over the age of two are required to wear a mask. Masks must be kept on at all times and must cover the mouth and nose.
6.	Residents are required to wear their mask properly for the duration of their visit.
7.	The health of every visitor, resident, and staff member participating in in-person visitation is a high priority. Upon arrival, each visitor will be screened in the Administration Building Lobby or in the Gatehouse where they will be required to have their temperature taken and will be asked a series of questions regarding symptoms or contact with anyone within the last 14 days suspected of having the Coronavirus. If symptoms or a fever are present, access to the facility will be denied and the visit will be cancelled. We encourage every visitor to be healthy and mindful of these requirements before traveling to the facility.
8.	If screened in the Administration Building Lobby and if cleared to enter the facility, the visitor(s) will be given a form which verifies they were screened. Visitors will then proceed to the Gatehouse where they will present their health screening verification form to proceed with security screening before entering the facility.
9.	Hand sanitizer will be available in the Gatehouse for each visitor to use as they are being processed in. Hand sanitizer will also be available at each visitation site.
10.	Upon entering the visitation area, visitors should expect to see fewer tables and social distancing of groups of residents and their families.
11.	No physical contact will be allowed between residents and visitors; not even a brief embrace or kiss at the beginning and end of the visit.
12.	No game or card playing will be allowed.
13.	No vending machine use is currently allowed. No outside food or drinks will be allowed in.
14.	Our outdoor visitation area is presently not open.
15.	Once a visit has concluded, all areas/surfaces will be sanitized.
	Prior to visiting the facility, visitors are encouraged to review the Standard Visitation Guidelines in addition to the Current Supplemental Visitation Guidelines listed here.

LCMHF Visitation

Nancy Burghart — 2021-04-27T19:29:43Z

LCMHF

Nancy Burghart — 2021-04-27T19:24:07Z

Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility

Nancy Burghart — 2021-04-27T18:58:41Z

Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility

Nancy Burghart — 2021-04-27T18:57:33Z

KDOC's Women in Corrections

David Thompson — 2020-12-31T06:00:00Z

In honor of International Women's Day and National Women's History month, KDOC celebrates these special recognitions, as we highlight several women throughout our agency shining a light on the essential work they provide whether in facilities or through parole supervision. We look at why women got into this profession, the strengths they bring to the table, and why they are an integral asset for all units.