UDC News

On Thursday, May 4, 2023, Dave Durocher, executive director of The Other Side Academy and former TEDx speaker, addressed approximately 150 incarcerated individuals in the chapel of the Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison.  During the hour-long event, Durocher spoke about his early life choices that led him to his first two-year term of incarceration, followed by behaviors in adulthood

Governor Spencer Cox’s team issued the following press release this morning, May 5, 2023.  SALT LAKE CITY (May 5, 2023) – Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has appointed Brian Redd as the new executive director of the Utah Department of Corrections. This appointment is subject to the approval of the Utah Senate. “Brian brings a wealth of experience in management, logistics,

Salt Lake Community College students finished up their academic year with a presentation to UDC staff members highlighting areas where they believe improvements could be made.  Incarcerated students participating in a communication class through Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) recently presented ideas regarding improvements that could be made at the Utah State Correctional Facility (USCF) in Salt Lake City.  SLCC’s

The 2023 Summer Quarterly Commissary Bags are now available from the Utah Department of Corrections’ commissary. You can find more details about the program here. Once on the site, enter the number of the incarcerated individual or use the search function to find the person by name. From there, you can compile a commissary bag. Please complete your order before March

DRAPER – The Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) announced the retirement of Executive Director Brian Nielson who has dedicated more than 26 years of public service to the state of Utah and served more than two years in his current position. “We’re grateful for the contributions Brian has made to the state of Utah and appreciate his hard work and dedication,”

Mosquitoes have been a concern for the Utah State Correctional Facility (USCF) in Salt Lake since July 2022, when the facility began housing incarcerated individuals. While mosquitoes and other biting insects are always a nuisance in remote wetland areas, such as the site that USCF occupies, the influx of incarcerated individuals, UDC staff, and the facility’s infrastructure have all acted

A pre-scheduled maintenance for portions of the Utah State Correctional Facility in Salt Lake City will require the water to be shut off in two-hour segments today, April 27. To minimize the impact on incarcerated individuals utilizing those areas, drinking water will be made available and portable bathrooms have been brought in. Again, each shutdown is expected to last up

We are excited to share recent updates about the UDC’s K-9 Unit! We have selected two new additions to the K-9 Unit. K-9 Kylo – a German Shepherd, and K-9 Roman – a Belgian Malinois. As they prepare to serve the department, they and their handler partners will attend POST certification courses for narcotics detectors and police patrol dogs. Additionally,

The Utah Department of Corrections would like to thank Congressman Burgess Owens (R-Utah), members of his staff and Gunnison city officials for visiting the Central Utah Correctional Facility on Friday, April 7. Since retiring from the NFL, Burgess has devoted his time to mentoring and improving the lives of our next generation of leaders. He founded Second Chance 4 Youth,

Dr. Kim Michelson, former State Dental Director and current clinical dentist for the Utah Department of Corrections, has recently been recognized by the Utah Dental Association with a Distinguished Service Award! Dr. Michelson served with the Utah Department of Health from 2009 to March 2022, striving to improve dental care for all of Utah, especially for the underserved. 12 of