Glenn Mills

Glen Mills 
Director of Communications and Government Relations 
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1.801.545.5505

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.

UDC News

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August 17, 2023

Strengthening Leadership at the Utah Department of Corrections: Welcoming New Appointments and Recognizing Dedication

The Utah Department of Corrections is proud to announce strategic appointments that underscore our commitment to fostering excellence and innovation within our team.  The Department is excited to introduce the following individuals to key leadership roles: Rebecca Brown – Deputy Executive Director: Bringing a wealth of experience from her tenure at the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, including
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August 3, 2023

Conversations with Corrections: Stevoni Doyle

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19CQ0iHDUlk[/embedyt] Stevoni Doyle, a formerly incarcerated individual with the Utah Department of Corrections, shares her story. Doyle stayed in Utah State Prison for 15 months before transferring to federal supervision for four years of total time served. Reflecting on her experiences, Stevoni describes how impactful incarceration was for her and how thankful she is for the opportunity to turn
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July 19, 2023

Conversations With Corrections: Structured Housing

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19CQ0iHDUlk[/embedyt] In this interview, Lieutenant Aaron Johnson and Sergeant Ray Eberly shed some light on the concept of structured housing at the Utah State Correctional Facility. They discuss how structured housing presents a compelling alternative to traditional maximum security housing approaches, the various processes that help incarcerated individuals succeed in structured housing, and the challenges they’ve faced while implementing
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July 7, 2023

High School Graduates Celebrated at Central Utah Correctional Facility

The first high school graduation ceremony since 2020 was held recently at the Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison. Officials from the Central Utah Academy celebrated not only the 29 graduates from the Class of 2023, but also took the time to highlight the 14 graduates from 2021 and the 16 from 2022. The pandemic caused challenges, officials noted, but
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July 7, 2023

Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson visits USCF

The Utah Department of Corrections hosted Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson at the Utah State Correctional Facility on Thursday, June 29. Her visit provided valuable insights into our operations and a chance to showcase our commitment to public safety and rehabilitation. We were grateful that Lt. Gov. Henderson joined us for this visit. It underscores the importance of collaboration and partnership
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May 10, 2023

Director of The Other Side Academy Empowers Incarcerated Individuals with a Message of Transformation and Hope

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
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May 4, 2023

Incarcerated Students Complete Academic Year with a Presentation to Staff

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
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April 26, 2023

UDC provides update on mosquito abatement efforts at USCF

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
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April 14, 2023

Dr. Kim Michelson receives Distinguished Service Award

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
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March 22, 2023

UDC and Davis County Expand Programming and Reentry Services for Parole Violators

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