News & Announcements
KDOC, Gov. Brownback Recognize 2016 Employees and Volunteers of the Year
Fifty-three individuals were honored by the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) June 14 in Topeka, for having been named employees and volunteers of the year for 2016.
Kansas Takes a Leading Role in Fight Against Opioid Use Among the Justice-Involved
Lt. Gov. Dr. Colyer, state agencies selected to participate in nationwide study of best practices
Larned prison adopts new mission preparing young offenders for reentry
Mental health services to move to El Dorado Correctional Facility
Milner named new Director of Community Based Services for juvenile division
Kansas Department of Corrections Deputy Secretary of Juvenile Services Randy Bowman announced today that Megan Milner will become the agency’s new Director of Community Based Services.
Topeka Correctional Facility to Hold Annual Plant Sale
Topeka Correctional Facility (TCF) will host a plant sale between May 8 and May 13 on the front grounds of the facility. The sale will feature annuals, perennials, herbs, grasses and vegetable plants cultivated by the residents of the all-female facility.
KDOC’s Topeka Parole Office moving to location near Kansas Expocentre
The Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) will move its Topeka-area parole operations to a new office located at 2029 S.W. Western St., Topeka, on May 8.
Resignation of Juvenile Services Director Offers Chance for Reflection
Staff of the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) gathered on April 27 to bid farewell to Terri Williams, Deputy Secretary of Juvenile Services. KDOC Secretary Joe Norwood, previous secretary Ray Roberts and numerous others thanked Williams for her direction of juvenile services for the past five years.
Three names to be added to the Kansas Law Enforcement Memorial in May
The 35th Annual Kansas Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony will be held at noon, Friday, May 5, in the second floor rotunda at the Kansas State House. The ceremony will honor Kansas City Police Department Detective Brad Lancaster, Kansas City Police Department Captain Robert Melton and Johnson County Sheriff's Office Master Deputy Brandon Collins.
Juvenile Services Deputy Secretary Terri Williams to take new position outside KDOC
Randy Bowman, Juvenile Services Director of Community Based Services, will assume the role vacated by Williams, based on approval from the Governor’s Office.
