Connecticut Department of Correction

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Connecticut Department of Correction

Annual Report

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Mission Statement

The Department of Correction shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidenced-based practices alligned to law-abiding and accountable behaviors. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains

to staff, victims, citizens and offenders.

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Table of Contents

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Letter from Governor Dannel P. Malloy Letter from Commissioner James E. Dzurenda Introduction DOC Map DOC At a Glance Accomplishments and Achievements Operations Division Administration Division External Affairs Division Health Services Division Legal Affairs Unit Affirmative Action Unit PREA Unit Retirements Future Initiatives In Memoriam

Connecticut Department of Correction

24 Wolcott Hill Road ? Wethersfield, CT 06109 doc

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July 1, 2014

It is my pleasure to take this opportunity to recognize the achievements of the dedicated professionals of the Connecticut Department of Correction. The Connecticut Department of Correction provides the citizens of this great state with the safety and security that they have come to expect. With new Mission and Vision statements, the Department has placed a renewed emphasis on the importance of collaboration among all stakeholders, both public and private, in order to ensure the successful reintegration of offenders back into society. I commend the men and women of the Connecticut Department of Correction for their unwavering commitment in their service to our great state. Every day, correctional employees meet new and demanding challenges with professionalism, leadership and courage. I am grateful to them for their tireless work and dedication to public safety. As you review the subsequent pages of this report, I am confident that you will agree that these public servants deserve our respect and gratitude. The Department's impressive record of achievement is one that our state can be justifiably proud of.

Sincerely,

Dannel P. Malloy Governor

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James E. Dzurenda Commissioner

July 1, 2014

It is with pleasure that I present the Department of Corrections' Annual Report for 2014. This report outlines the Department's current state of affairs and the accomplishments our professional team has achieved this fiscal year.

One of the key changes during the past year has been the refinement of the Mission and Vision of the Agency. I believe that our new, forward-thinking mission statement (which can be seen on page II of this report) embraces the changes occurring within our profession, and the law enforcement community in general, while still staying true to the organization's time-honored foundation of safety and security.

Among the most significant addition to the new mission statement are the words, "partnered re-entry initiatives." These words reflect my firm belief that if we are to succeed in our efforts to reintegrate offenders into society, we must all work together. Ultimately, through the collaboration and assistance of many partners, public and private, this evolution in our state's correctional thinking will ultimately reduce our incarcerated population, reduce the cost of running our prisons, and increase the quality of life for all the citizens of the State of Connecticut. I am very proud of the incredible commitment from all of the staff of the men and women of the Connecticut Department of Correction, without their dedicated service the milestones we have attained would not have been possible.

I am delighted with our advancements and look forward to our continued success in the upcoming year.

Sincerely,

James E. Dzurenda Commissioner

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