UDC News

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

We’re excited to announce the appointment of Nate Thomas as the new Region IV Chief for Adult Probation and Parole. Nate Thomas has a wealth of experience in various divisions within the Department of Corrections and has demonstrated his commitment as an employee. His roles have included serving as a Correctional Officer, Correctional Case Manager, AP&P Agent, AP&P Supervisor, AP&P

The Utah Department of Corrections Training Academy continues to prepare new officers and deputies for careers in corrections. The latest to join the ranks include 46 cadets who graduated recently from Pre Service Academy 333. Those earning awards in the class include Mason Clark (Physical Fitness), Brandy Mahoskey (Professionalism), and John Whiteman (Academic). John Whiteman was also named Outstanding Trainee achieving the

Like many in Utah, Gunnison residents are thankful for the abundant snowfall this winter, easing drought conditions in the region. And like many in Utah, they are concerned a sudden rise in temperature will lead to rapid melt of the record-breaking snowpack, creating the possibility of flooding. It’s happened here before.  “I lived in Gunnison all my life,” said Ryan

The Utah Department of Corrections Training Academy continues to prepare new officers and deputies for careers in corrections. The latest to join the ranks include 21 cadets who graduated recently from Pre Service Academy 332. Those earning awards in the class include Koby Christensen and Cody Walk (Physical Fitness), Kyrsten Andrews (Professionalism), and Douglas Brown(Academic). Cody Walk was named Outstanding Trainee achieving

The Utah Department of Corrections Training Academy continues to prepare new officers and deputies for careers in corrections. The latest to join the ranks include 35 cadets who graduated recently from Pre Service Academy 331.  Of the total, 16 will go to county jails throughout the state, 6 will become part of the Adult Probation and Parole division, and The remaining 13

The Utah Department of Corrections, in coordination with Davis County Sheriff’s Office, announced the expansion of opportunities for programming and reentry services to address individuals’ risk factors when they return to prison for parole violations. The goal is to reduce core criminogenic risk factors for those who violate parole. Individuals who violate parole represent the largest admission group for the

It’s not every day that a reality television star lands a helicopter on prison property, so they can share a message of hope with incarcerated individuals.  Actually, it’s never been done in the history of Utah Corrections … as far as we can tell.  Incarcerated individuals at the Central Utah Correctional Facility (CUCF) in Gunnison had the privilege of hearing

The Utah Department of Corrections is turning a corner on recruitment and retention efforts with significantly more individuals coming into the agency than leaving.  “Everyone’s efforts to help both recruit and retain certified staff are paying off,” said Spencer Turley, assistant deputy executive director with the Utah Department of Corrections in a message to Department staff earlier this week. “Thank