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2024

Keeping it Real: The refurbished Western Missouri Correctional Center is now the Academy for Excellence in Corrections, an authentic environment for effectively training staff.
Exceeding Expectations: A dozen Department of Corrections employees earn the Director’s Award of Valor for going above and beyond the call of duty
A Permanent Mark: Alex Bonebrake designed one of the nation’s first prison-based tattoo apprenticeship programs. Take a peek inside the WRDCC studio where he’s preparing men for post-incarceration careers.
Scanning for Safety: The Department of Corrections implements full-body scanners for staff and visitors
Statement Regarding the Investigation into the Death of Othel Moore
Honor & Privilege: With help from ACC staff, Honor Dorm residents are finding success — and the program is garnering accolades.
Governor Parson presents three state teams with the Governor’s Award for Quality and Productivity, recognizing continuous improvement throughout state government operations.

2023

23 Things the Missouri Department of Corrections Did in 2023
Trevor Foley Named Department of Corrections Acting Director
Department of Corrections Director Anne Precythe to Step Down After Decades-Long Career in Public Service
Heroes Among Us: Exceptional Public Servants Recognized with 2023 Director's Award of Valor
Offender Walks Out of St. Louis Hospital
Statement Regarding Book Ordering Process
Missouri Joins National Initiative to Improve Outcomes for People Leaving Prison

2022

22 Things the Missouri Department of Corrections Did in 2022
Change in Missouri Department of Corrections Mail Procedures
Transformed Kansas City Facility Supports Success After Incarceration
Incident at Missouri Department of Corrections Central Office

2021

21 Things the Missouri Department of Corrections Did in 2021
Statement Regarding General Assembly Members' Visits to Correctional Centers