The AIC bakers at SCI were able to use their culinary skills yet again. AICs are in for a real treat, banana cream pie! MMMM!! Rob and Jesse baked up this glorious masterpiece, and Josh was able to pipe a lovely dallop of whipped cream on top as the perfect finishing touch. #DOC

In January, we highlighted the success of the WCCF's Heavy Equipment Operator course from Baker Technical Institute. Check out this video where participants share some real insights and candid thoughts on the program! #DOC #WCCF #BTI youtube.com/watch?v=3su-Fi…

Earlier this month DRCI staff hosted an appreciation pizza event for the hard work the adults in custody did throughout the holiday season. AICs watched a new release movie while enjoying pizza they purchased from Dominos! #DOC #DRCI

A planned temporary shutoff of water to WCCF will take place on 2/6/24. Water will be available to all AICs and for preparing meals. Portable bathrooms and handwashing stations will be brought in during this shut down. These repairs will be completed as quickly as possible.

The Coffee Creek Correctional Facility's cosmetology program illustrates the impact vocational skills can have on individuals' lives. beautymatter.com/articles/derma…

Your Voice Your Vote - KATU News interview with Mike Reese, Director of the Oregon Department of Corrections. katu.com/news/your-voic…

SRCI’s Community Work Crew helped with the set up and tear down of the Rob commons Ball recently. The annual ball is the center’s largest fundraiser. The AICs turned the center into an Alice in Wonderland theme - complete with a dance floor, stage, a fountain, & lots of clocks! #DOC

Jeff Martin brought laughter, wonder, & a powerful message of hope to AICs & staff at CRCI. It was an evening filled with comedy, magic, & inspiration. Thank you, Jeff, for spreading joy & positivity in unexpected places! #DOC #CRCI

The talented bakers at Two Rivers Correctional Institution handmade and delivered nearly 1,000 delicious pizzas to the residents, just in time for the Super Bowl festivities!

Santiam Correctional Institution hosted another annual pizza feed, which AICs and family were able to participate in. Kudos to the Homeward Bound Club and club facilitator, Mrs. Bielenberg for coordinating another great event! #DOC #SCI #family

Santiam Correctional Institution celebrated graduates from the Sustainable Gardening class, a 14-week course in which graduates earned their OSU Home Horticulture Certificate. Congratulations graduates! Special thanks to their steadfast leader, Lettuce Grow Education Coordinator!

WCCF participated in the dodgeball tournament held by the local high school. WCCF Correctional Officers E. Walters, B. Naranjo, T. Mungarro, ISM Abston, and 3 of his children represented the facility as The Dodgefathers. They brought home 3rd place! #DOC #WCCF

Santiam Correctional Institution had 11 AICs graduate with their GED last Friday! This accomplishment was celebrated with support from staff and visiting families who came together to watch the class of 2024 graduate.

DOC gets new Drug Detection Canines! Meet Sig and Trent two labs with impressive backgrounds from Europe who were selected for their exceptional traits. They are very affectionate and best of buddies with one another. They will make excellent members of the DOC team.

SCI's Superintendent had the opportunity to catch up with Marilyn Oliveira, the Assistant Principal Cello Section member of the Oregon Symphony. Ms. Oliveira was presented the Volunteer of the Year award for 2022 for her work to bring music into the facility. #DOC #SCI

Partnership gives Oregon state prison inmates chance to train service dogs: bit.ly/49sw7zc

Great couple of days with ORCorrections. Little surprised they let me leave, but not until after I had a chance to meet some women training service dogs. Excellent program.

DOC is aware of a planned protest at OSP on June 1, 2024. To ensure the safety of those in our care & custody, & our staff, no outside visitors, guests, volunteers, or contractors will be allowed into the facility on Saturday. Thank you for your understanding.

To enhance correctional operations, OSP hosted a Learning event on Dynamic Security practices. The event highlighted the integration of these practices into operations through Resource Teams and Contact Officer programs. facebook.com/ORCorrections/…

OSP Religious Services hosted its Annual Powwow with the Indigenous Circle Population and Lakota Oyate-Ki Club. Open to all, including staff, AICs, outside guests, and Mike Reese, the event featured traditional dancing, singing, food, and arts and crafts. #DOC #OSP