
Glen Mills
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Welcome to the Utah Department of Corrections press shop. Here you can stay up-to-date on press releases, blog posts and more communication coming directly from our office.

August 16, 2023
UDC Launches New Family Photo Program for Inmates’ In-Person Visits
The Utah Department of Corrections will begin a new program shortly, allowing eligible offenders to have a photo taken with their loved ones during an in-person visit. “It’s for the kids and families. A kid should have a picture with their dad and mom,” said Lt. James Gull, who oversees visiting at the USCF. “We believe it will aid in

August 16, 2023
Visiting Expands to Fremont Housing Unit
Visiting at the Utah State Correctional Facility in Salt Lake City is expanding to additional housing units, according to Utah Department of Corrections officials. The Fremont housing unit will begin offering tablet visits starting September 1. “It will be open to those who have received and maintained a “B” level privilege and are classified,” said Capt. Tawnya Nicholes, who supervises
August 14, 2023
UPDATE: Operations resume normal with hot water unavailable at identified housing units
Hot water available again at all housing units as of yesterday afternoon (08/15) Operations resume normal with hot water unavailable at identified housing units A temporary fix has been made regarding the current gas leak. Normal operations have resumed; however, Bear 3, Bear 4 and Green will be without hot water for the time being. UDC’s Facilities team are

August 14, 2023
Inaugural Sweat Lodge Ceremony at Green
Thanks to the help of volunteers and incarcerated individuals, the Green housing unit at the Utah State Correctional Facility held its first sweat lodge ceremony recently. A sweat lodge is a ceremonial structure used by various indigenous cultures for spiritual and healing purposes. It is typically a dome-shaped hut made from natural materials like wood and covered with blankets, skins,
August 3, 2023
The UDC and DHHS Are Hosting a Community Listening Session
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services and UDC are excited to host another community listening event to hear your feedback regarding your experiences with healthcare in Utah’s correctional facilities. If you’d like to prepare for the conversation, here are a few prompts to consider: Describe an instance when the healthcare provided to your loved one under the supervision

August 3, 2023
Virtual Reality Training Pioneers: Utah Correctional Industries Empowers Incarcerated Individuals with Cutting-Edge Technology
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LATg_N1cPDY[/embedyt] Utah Correctional Industries is one of the first in the nation to bring virtual reality headsets inside a correctional facility, utilizing them to train incarcerated individuals to work in its programs. Done in partnership with New York-based Transfr, which specializes in VR training, UCI is giving men and women opportunities to utilize cutting-edge technology to improve their skills

August 1, 2023
Memorial Services Held at USCF for K9 Officer Loki
Memorial services were held on July 27 and 28 at USCF to honor the life and passing of K-9 Officer Loki. Staff were invited to pay respects to the life and service of our beloved K-9 partner. Loki, born February 2, 2015, was a Belgian Malinois. After being procured by the UDC in 2017, K-9 Officer Loki served admirably for

July 28, 2023
Scheduled Maintenance at Central Utah Correctional Facility
We have an important announcement regarding scheduled maintenance that will take place at 9 p.m., Tuesday, August 1, at the Central Utah Correctional Facility. Our Facilities team will be working on a necessary fitting for a water softener project, which will require the entire site to go without water for a short period. Anticipated Duration: Approximately 2 hours Potential Extended

July 18, 2023
Happy Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week!
As National Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week approaches, the Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) gears up to host a series of events designed to highlight the crucial work of our dedicated Adult Probation and Parole (AP&P) agents. From July 17th to the 21st, legislators and local media will have the opportunity to witness firsthand the reentry and supervision processes

July 18, 2023
Lotion-based mosquito repellent now available at USCF
As the mosquito season hits full power, the Utah Department of Corrections is taking additional steps to help staff and incarcerated individuals avoid the annoying insects at the Utah State Correctional Facility. UDC is rolling out a lotion-based repellent that will be available at no cost to staff and incarcerated offenders at USCF. The product being used was recommended by