Staff members were given a. personal wellness card upon registration and took their card to receive screenings at various stations including hearing, vision, blood pressure, blood glucose, and vein screening. February Town Hall meetings were held on Friday, February 25, 2022 at 6:00am, 9:00am, and 3:00pm. James Fleming, Centurion Psychiatrist 12/7/21, Karen Gatton, CCM to FUM (transfer to WMCC) 12/20/21, Stacey Soper, Cook II to Cook III 12/19/21, Paula Helm, Vocational Education OSA 12/31/21. Staff questions were presented regarding employees and visitors showing ID at all entry points of the institution, the Reading with the Dogs program, call-out entries in the AS400, and sanctioning for conduct violations. He was able to redirect the offender and gained compliance by utilizing deescalation tactics. The housing unit staffs willingness to go the extra mile and make snap decisions ensured everyones safety and security. For the Water Soaker event, employees got to shoot a volunteer section head for $1 per soak! Leftover soda was also given away to some lucky staff members. 9-7 . Rachel Lynch, Substance Abuse Counselor I 3/2/20, Michelle Swickheimer, LPN (transfer from WMCC) 3/30/20, Christina Slagle, promoted to COI from Cook II 3/8/20, Christopher Ishmael, class transferred to Locksmith from ROI 3/1/20, Abigail Reed, demoted to OSA from Cook III 3/15/20, Nicholas Searcy, transferred to COI in-tr for ROI from COI 3/29/20. Their guidance has steered this team in assisting to ensure the safe and secure operations of Chillicothe Correctional Center, as well as other facilities, by the removal of dangerous contraband, regaining and maintaining control of offender populations, and facilitating movement of offenders. Using her motivational interviewing skills resulted in the offender asking for peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Mary Enyeart, OSA 7/31/22 See photo: pictured Front row: (L to R): Amy Parkhurst, AW, Jennifer Horton, Acct. November 2 The Corrections Way Dress Down Day - $2.00, November 10 Morale Committee Dress Down Day - $2.00, November 22 Morale Committee Dress Down Day FREE. Congratulations to Cody Spease, Corrections Officer III, on being named the. He drove her to the Emergency Room and waited with her until his wife could relieve him so he could go to work. On February 5, 2021 in the Recreation Gym, service pin awards, Employee of the Year, and special awards were given out. CO I Steven Smith Pictured (L to R): Amy Parkhurst, AW, Ryan Coffman, DWOM, Philip Bower, ITO, EOM-February, Joh Huber, CCMII-EOM-January, Kimberly Herring, DWOM, Chris McBee, Warden, David Savage, CSII. It was indicated that Linda plays an integral role in the office of Deputy Warden of Offender Management, with one of her primary responsibilities being the assistance with PREA files and paperwork. MS I Larry Fuhr Congratulations to Case Manager Ben Sutton who was presented with the Department of Corrections Distinguished Service Award! We had 46 staff member present, 43 units were collected and we had 12 first time donors. To see more detailed information on this person, including any new custody status, criminal . The $120 million facility opened in late 2008, and with a capacity of 1740 inmates at a mix of security levels. Katrina Humphrey was named the August 2021 Employee of the Month. quick actions very possibly saved my life. Jeff McDaniel and Lorri Welling - Congratulations to Sergeant Jeff McDaniel and Captain Lorri Welling who were both presented with the Department of Corrections Distinguished Service Award! Employees in the running for Employee of the Year were Linda Shafer, Carla Meyers, J.D. Mr. Coffman was the lucky winner! Ms. Warren is a huge asset to this facility and her actions consistently demonstrate that she is a professional and a team player. The woman informed them the man had threatened to kill her and she grabbed the steering wheel to force it off the road so she could escape. It is stated in the nomination, FUM Ashton Christophers willingness to assist his housing unit in emergency situations displays exemplary leadership skills and teamwork. Nicole Grady, COI, called a Code 16-staff. Officers Walker and Anthony were observant of their fellow staff and their actions were paramount to the timely intervention of Officer Stones developing medical condition. CO I McKiddy was instrumental in organizing the new property room and retrieving all paperwork and items needed to begin the new process. Holly was nominated for this award by Mailroom Supervisor, SOSA Penney Clevenger who recognized her constant professionalism and commitment to ensuring a safe environment for staff and offenders. She then took the appropriate notifications and Visiting Room staff were alerted of this information. CO II Jackson was successful in confiscating the item which turned out to be dangerous contraband. New staff members have taken the Supervising Female Offenders course at the training building. The man was trying to whip out the fire with a shirt and a woman was standing a safe distance from the vehicle holding a baby. CHILLICOTHE, Mo. Functional Unit Manager Ashton Christopher was named the CCC Employee of the Month for March 2022. RN Jason Asher utilized the AMBU bag to give rescue breaths. Utilizing his experience and training regarding conflict resolution, it was noted that he immediately began establishing control of the area. Shawn was nominated for this award by supervisor, CO II Robert Landwehr, who recognized his constant professionalism and commitment to ensuring a safe environment for staff and offenders. He was directed to report to the scene of the accident where he remained available while the passengers were being transported to the local school and then afterwards checked in at the school to see if his assistance was needed there. Although seriously injured, Buttz was able to secure the offender with the help of hospital security who arrived on the scene. Upon receiving notification of the situation, Mr. Christopher halted his normal duties and responded. Tuesday was Christmas/Winter themed dress down day, and a gift card from HyVee for each employee. Town Hall Meetings have been suspended indefinitely due to COVID-19. The CCC Wellness Committee hosted a pre-paid baked potato bar Thursday, November 4 for all shifts. Shirts, blouses and tops must cover the chest and stomach and have sleeves that cover the shoulders, without display of cleavage or midriff. It was indicated that while he was working voluntary overtime at Tipton Correctional Center on September 11, 2022, he assisted in area searches in order to help reduce the workload of TCC staff. After receiving this information, CO II Jackson noticed that an offender who had exhibited suspicious behavior was trying to conceal an item from her while performing a search. She also assists with coordinating offender legal calls, inputting phase ups for treatment offenders, entering administrative correspondence on a spreadsheet and routing them appropriately, conducting background checks for visitors, vendors and truck drivers, assisting the Mailroom when needed and answering phones for various offices when needed. It also helps staff members track the deadlines of the training as well as how many courses have completed. Kylee Ireland, Office Support Assistant-Mailroom was named the May 2021 Employee of the Month. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS . "Dusty was observed putting in the effort to ensure that any unexpected Housing Unit moves got done in an orderly manner with little to no notification during the quarantine and/or isolation of offenders that needed to be placed on other housing units to help ensure the health and safety of the institution. The nomination stated, CO I Jeremy Fulks dedication to the Department and his incredible searching ability not only lightened the workload of TCC staff, but also made the facility safer by removing an improvised weapon that could have been used on a staff member or an offender.. Please take time to extend your congratulations to him. Carlas actions greatly contribute to the smooth operations of the institution and her professionalism does not go unnoticed. On November 17, 2019, when CO I Jettelson was assigned to Recreation, he discovered a package containing dangerous contraband. It was indicated that on November 3, 2021, in the course of his regular duties, CO I David Gilgour located a suspicious item in the offender forms folder located on the wall in the Housing Unit #5 rotunda. This recovery prevented offenders from receiving and using an illegal substance. He was nominated by CO II John Morris and CO III Stephanie Eckert. The following town hall meetings were held in August: CO I Mandy Estes has recovered a substantial amount of dangerous contraband while conducting her daily duties. assistance where needed. P. O. 2523 or via email . He is a huge asset to this facility and her actions consistently demonstrate he is a professional and a team player. CHILLICOTHE CORRECTIONAL CENTER is a Maximum-security correctional facility located in Missouri. Recently while showers were being conducted in Housing Unit #1, COI Peters recognized that an offenders personal item had been altered to conceal and transport items to the shower area. had been placed on suicide status in TCU. Rays actions greatly contribute to the smooth operations of the institution and his professionalism does not go unnoticed. The nomination stated, "It was indicated that in addition to monitoring delivery traffic at both the institutional warehouse and food service warehouse docks, you step up to assist by checking supply carts prior to them leaving the warehouse to ensure the supplies match against the supply requests which helps ensure the accuracy of warehouse inventories and that you also assist staff and offenders coming into the warehouse to return depleted stock. In Puppies for Parole, selected offenders have the opportunity to become trainers to rescue dogs. dangerous contraband was concealed in the card. John Riead Academic Teacher II 5/1/19, Stephanie Breig Substance Abuse Counselor I 5/13/19, Stacy Hall Licensed Practical Nurse 5/17/19, Judith Hawkins Corrections Officer II 5/31/19, Kathy Tutt Corrections Training Officer 5/31/19, No summary due to Town Hall meetings scheduled for last week of May (May 28 at 2 p.m., May 29 at 6 a.m., and May 30 at 3 p.m.), June 6 Comp Payout Deadline for June 14 payday, June 20 Comp Payout Deadline for June 28payday. Runners started at Simpson Park and ran to the Fire Department. November Town Hall meetings were held on November 29, 2022 at 6:00am, 10:30am and 3:00pm. Thank you for visiting us to better understand how inmates are treated while incarcerated at this institution. It also has a 256-bed substance abuse treatment program.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[728,90],'prisoninsight_com-box-3','ezslot_2',183,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-prisoninsight_com-box-3-0'); All female inmates in the state of Missouri go through receiving and orientation at the Womens Eastern Reception, Diagnostic, and Correctional Center in Vandalia. Addiction is at the core of the national drug misuse epidemic, inside and outside correctional centers. Due to the diligence of McLellan and the other staff members involved,this contrabandwas prevented from being introduced into the institution, which could have compromised the safety of both staff and offenders. Emily was nominated for this award by Housing Unit #2 2nd shift staff who recognized her constant professionalism and commitment to ensuring a safe environment for staff and offenders. From the beginning, Ms. Parkey has been forthcoming and patient. Captain Shafer immediately called *55 to notify Law Enforcement. It was indicated that a new procedure recently became effective in Administrative Segregation related to the handling and storage of offender allowable and non-allowable property while the offender is on TASC status. She searched property, swept, mopped, and disinfected numerous areas of the housing unit while keeping her normal duties completed. Wolfs actions are above and beyond her primary function of maintaining safety and security, which she does very well. He is very meticulous in his job duties as the Ad Seg Property Officer. Mental health screening and testing determine whether treatment is appropriate and what assistance offenders will need while incarcerated. However, if you'd like to you can join our free support group on Facebook by The Special Olympics Torch Run for 2021 was held May 26, 2021. 21 offenders participated in the Polar Plunge raising $413.00 for Special Olympics. Front line staff have been participating in The Corrections Way training. Second row left to right: CCMII Robert Coots, RN Jenny Meehan, CSI Jerry Shafer. She performed these duties, as well as her regular duties, flawlessly in a difficult and stressful environment. She was diligent in her duties going above and beyond to assist in whatever way she could and she continues to do so. This may be completed by a walk-through metal detector or a hand-held wand. CO I Rhonda Gulley was named the CCC Employee of the Month for July 2022. The CCC PBC put on an awesome Christmas Week! Chillicothe Correctional Center (CCC) is a minimum, medium, maximum security level. The man was trying to whip out the fire with a shirt and a woman was standing a safe distance from the vehicle holding a baby. Staff made donations to the PBC awarding this honor to Lieutenant Lewis. The Chillicothe Correctional Center is a state prison for women in Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri, owned and operated by the Missouri Department of Corrections. He was able to get the state van back up on the road, so the officer could safely return to the institution without further incident. RN Chavarria was able to make visual contact with the offender and noticed the appearance of blood. SOSA Clevenger indicated in the nomination, Not only did Ms. Shafer discover the contraband, she and others went above and beyond their normal duties on that day due to both the Mailroom Supervisor and the OSA being gone. Please take time to extend your congratulations to her. CO I Katrina Humphrey On 7/17/20, Ms. Parkey stayed well beyond her scheduled work day to assist with offender moves due to the sudden increase in the positive COVID cases. He noticed the vehicle was a state van and he saw a fellow officer getting out of the vehicle, so he turned around to assist. Offenders are held accountable for their behavior and are required to successfully complete treatment interventions prior to release. The nominations stated, We all get busy in our work day and these duties can get pushed to the back burner. Linda was nominated for this award by Joy Main, OSA who recognized her constant professionalism and willingness to assist her fellow staff members. Savage and others provided comfort and care to the victims of the accident until the first responders arrived. CO I Velma SmithCO IJames Woods Wednesday was Ugly Sweater themed dress down day. Chillicothe Correctional Center Facility Type State Prison Authority Missouri Department of Corrections Address 3151 Litton Road, Chillicothe, MO, 64601 Phone 660-646-4032 Date Established 2008 Offender Gender Female Offenders Security Level Minimum, Medium, Maximum City Chillicothe Postal Code 64601 State Missouri County Livingston County Man Accused of Helping Callahan County Inmate Escape Self-Surrenders. She also searched property, swept, mopped, and disinfected numerous areas of the housing unit while still keeping her normal duties completed. Chillicothe Correctional Center is a mixed-security state prison for female inmates located in Chillicothe, Missouri. Due to the diligence of CO I Bell and the other staff members involved, dangerous contraband was prevented from being introduced into the institution, ensuring the safety of both staff and offenders. On Thursday, April 25, 2019, CCC hosted a health fair for staff called 'Know Your Numbers.' Karrisa Huffman, OSA Records December 21, 2020, Kylee Ireland, OSA Mailroom December 21, 2020, Matthew Nefferdorf, COI, (transfer from WMCC) December 20, 2020, Paige Truitt, OSA Maintenance December 21, 2020, Brandi Bowen, COI (transfer from WMCC) December 27, 2020, Terri Dulaney, CIO (transfer from WMCC) December 27, 2020, Eric Moore, COI (transfer from WMCC) December 27, 2020, Aaron York, from AIO to CCM December 13, 2020, Candice Bell, from COI to CCM December 13, 2020, January 18 Martin Luther King Jr.s birthday holiday, Stacy Yarbrough, COI (transfer from WMCC) November 8, 2020, Janet Rhoades, Records Officer III (transfer from WMCC) November 29, 2020, Samantha Rhinehart, CKII to CKIII November 1, 2020, Edgar Ireland, COII to COIII November 1, 2020, Tyler Lewis, COI to COII November 22, 2020, Beverly Kissick, Administrative Support Professional November 30, 2020. All adult visitors are required to show photo ID, such as a current drivers license or Department of Revenue identification card. Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Donald'skeen observation and swift removal of the contraband greatly contributed to the safety and security of the institution. Steven was nominated for this award by CO II Tommy Pittman and FUM Ashton Christopher, who recognized his constant professionalism and commitment to ensuring a safe environment for staff and offenders. She listens to questions and concerns with sincerity and has followed up when given answers. He never complains about being asked to perform extra duties or being assigned to posts outside of his regular job duties. Her story was made famous in the HBO documentary Mommy Dead & Dearest, which revealed that Dee Dee had Munchausens By Proxy and Gypsy was her victim. He is firm, fair, and consistent with the offenders and has earned their respect. Pictured(from left): Kelley Burke, US, Mandy Coffman, DA, Tamira Marriott, IPO, EOM Amber Adams, IPO, and Chris McBee, Warden. Two events were held including a Water Soaker Contest and a Pie in the Face Contest. On March 29, 2021, around 8:00 pm, COI Russell Heldenbrand noticed something going on with an offender that. 15 staff members attended the town hall meetings. Wrap-around, slit skirts, or dresses are not permitted. When she observed anything needing to be done to maintain cleanliness and good order in the building, she took the initiative to accomplish these tasks. You can access the online visiting application by clicking here. Her actions greatly contribute to the smooth operations of her department and this facility and her professionalism does not go unnoticed. Stk I Tonya SloanAcct Clk Jami Walker Carla McDaniel, COI transfer from WMCC 10/31/21, David Doss, Labor Supervisor promoted to Maintenance Worker II on 10/10/21, Rodney Harkins, CCM to Stationary Engineer 10/10/21. Recently, she immediately stepped up in handling a situation in which an offender assigned to administrative segregation was attempting to harm herself and ensured the proper protocol was followed. It was indicated that on March 26, 2021 while processing mail, Holly found a suspicious envelope and forwarded it to Investigator Chuck Ness. Sunday, April 2, 2017. January 16 HOLIDAY - Martin Luther King Day, The Wellness Committee purchased 3 turkeys and 3 hams to be given away randomly to staff during the week of November 14-18, 2022. She listens to questions and concerns with sincerity and has followed up when given answers. February 3 Wellness Committee FREE Dress Down Day-Wear Red, February 6-12 FREE CHIEFS DRESS DOWN WEEK, February 13 Holiday, Lincolns Birthday, February 21 FREE Dress Down Day Morale Committee. Research has shown that positive rewards lead to a safer environment for employees. Amber was nominated by IPO Tamira Marriott recognizing her positive attitude, her outstanding work ethic, and willingness to assist others. There were six staff members present. Pictured front row (l to r) Warden Chris McBee, CCMII Aimee Dorrell, FUM Lori Parkey, and DWO Kimberly Herring. Offender speakers were Melissa Mahan and Renee Carrawell. He is very effective at communicating, listening and providing assistance to staff members in need. The storage freezer is now running cooler than it ever has. January Town Hall meetings were held on January 27, 2023 at 6:00am, 2:00pm and 3:00pm. It was noted that when she was newly assigned to the receiving and orientation housing unit, along with her new responsibilities, she trained two new Office Support Assistants and provided manuals to assist them learn their duties. CCM II Mandy PettigrewCCM II Shawn Pettigrew She assisted with keeping the Administration work area clean when the porters werent coming up due to COVID-19. Gift cards were drawn for by PBC on Monday.