May/June 2008 - Arkansas Department of Correction

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMay/June 2008Employee NewsletterAdvocateInside this issue:Director’s Corner 2Q&A: biometric entry 3CO Week 4-5NCU annual picnic 6ERT Competition 7GED graduation 8-9Ball & Chain results 10Diagnostic Awards 12ACJA conference 13New prison proposed 14Arkansas Escape Alert 14ADC donates artifacts 16MCWRC & EARU audits 18Employee Spotlight 19Retirement celebrations 20Prayer breakfast 22Health Matters 24Governor’s Service Awards 26Promotions & New Hires 27Police Olympics 28ADC Training 30ADC Calendar 31Contact us 32CelebratingretirementPages 20-21Garment factory provides clothing, other goodsThe garment factory atthe Cummins Unit is abuzzwith activity. Inmates sit atrows of sewing machinesthroughout the 22,000square-foot building craftinginmate clothing andmore.The inmates not onlyproduce the white ADCinmate clothing but theyalso sew orange, yellow andstriped inmate attire forother correctional institutions.The garment factory alsoproduces embroidered golfstyle shirts, jackets, aprons,towels, sheets, pillow cases,field hats, boxer shorts andmuch more. The factoryprovides inmates with viablejob skills.“We have a great groupof supervisors who have alot of years experience inthe garment industry,” saidVinyl and Garment ProgramsManager DebraGlover. “They know what ittakes to produce a qualityproduct and how to traininmates in what to look forin the way of quality. Theytake pride in the work wedo at the garment factory. Ithink the quality of ourproducts is as good or betterthan the free world.”Above: Inmates produce inmate clothing and more at theArkansas Correctional Industry garment factory.The Arkansas CorrectionalIndustry programmoved from the formerBarnes School in PineBluff to the CumminsUnit around 1994.“We started a smallprogram in what was theauditorium at Cumminsand then converted the oldVo-Tech building into agarment factory, which iswhere we are today,” saidIndustry AdministratorLeft: An inmate workson the collar of aninmate shirt.A sample of the factory’sembroidery.Jerry Campbell. “We offerthe usual line of items includingembroidery andsilk screening. It seemsthat one of the most popularitems we make is theContinued on page 2

May/June 2008 Page 3Q&A: biometric entry system implementation at the ADCInterview by Gladys Evans,Varner Treatment CoordinatorOn June 2, Deputy Director LarryMay was at the Varner Unit and wehad the opportunity to ask Mr. Mayabout the new biometric entry systemthat is in place here for the unit visitation.Q. How many units are currently usingthe biometric system?A. Currently Varner, Delta and Cumminsare all on line with the biometricsystem. Both Varner and Delta beganin February of 2008 and Cumminswent on line May 2008.Varner TreatmentCoordinatorGladys Evans,left, interviewsDeputy DirectorLarry May aboutthe biometricssystem at Varneras Warden GrantHarris looks on.Q. What do you see for the future ofthe biometric system?A. We have plans to implement thesystem at all the mother units first andthen to branch out to the smaller moredistant units.Q. How long have you been involvedwith the biometric system implementation?A. We have been working with thebiometric system for about 3 yearsnow and I have been actively involvedsince October of 2007.Q. What makes the biometric systembetter than some of the other systemsthat are available on the market today?A. What makes this system unique isthat it ties in with our eOMIS systemand we are able to interface withoutany conflicts.Q. What other innovations do you seefor the biometric application in thefuture for the ADC?Above: Deputy Director Larry May, seated left, is at one of the new entrance monitoringstations built by Industry. Standing left is Terry Henthorne, Supervisor ofFurniture Manufacturing at Wrightsville. At right are. IT staff members JeremyMosley, Rhonda Westerman, Robert Scott and Porter Jackson.A. I see us implementing it for scanningstaff as they enter and exit theunits. This will give us the informationas to who is inside the fence andmore important that the right personleaves the unit as well as the timeentering and exiting.Q. Are you happy with the progressof the biometric system?A. Yes I am, and I have been involvedsince the inception andwatched it grow from its infancy and Iam very pleased with the progress ofthe system.Q. What future plans do you see for thebiometric system?A. I am very excited about the progressof the system and I am really lookingforward to having the system tied intothe Justice Department data which willallow us to know if a person has anoutstanding warrant.“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles whichhe has overcome while trying to succeed.”— Booker T. Washington, American educator, author and leader

Page 4ADC AdvocateADC celebrates Correctional Officers Week May 4-10Employee associations across theArkansas Department of Correctionhosted several events in recognitionof National Correctional OfficersWeek.Celebrated May 4-10, the weekprovides an opportunity to show supportfor staff and to increase publicawareness about the important role ofcorrectional officers in our communities.Throughout the week, their hardwork, dedication and efforts to protectpublic safety are recognized.We appreciate your service!See related article on Page 5.Left and above: Staff from the Diagnostic Unitcelebrate National Correctional OfficersWeek with a cookout sponsored by theEmployee Corporation.This year, officers at theEast Arkansas Regional Unitwere honored during NationalCorrectional Officers week witha breakfast of pastries, fruit,coffee and juice. During theweek, officers were also honoredwith a luncheon of hamburgers,french fries, onionrings, cupcakes, cookies andpunch.Each day two officers wereselected as “Spotlight Employees”and presented with a smalltoken of appreciation and hadtheir photos displayed. The winnersof the Spotlight were:CO1 Donald Heath, Sgt.Pinkie Hill, Cpl. TrawandaWright, Cpl. Franklin Graham, Sgt.Michael Humphrey, Cpl. ShawnMinor, Cpl. Willie Robinson, CO1William Mounger, Field Sgt. MartinPadilla and Sgt. Dequincy Smith.A drawing was also held for officersand a gift basket was givenaway. Field Sgt. David Lovell wasthe winner.Newport Mayor David Stewartdeclared May 4 - 10 National CorrectionalOfficers Week in JacksonCounty. On May 6-7 at the NewportComplex, the Employee Corporationprovided a Couch's BBQ plate lunch(with cole slaw, baked beans andpotato salad) to all Grimes andMcPherson Unit staff (includingCMS, School, Vo-Tech, Construction,Maintenance and Actronix).Newport Mayor David Stewart, center, signeda proclamation declaring May 4-10 NationalCorrectional Officers Week as ADC staffmembers Chad Davis, Debbie Mathis and MarkYates looked on.

May/June 2008 Page 5CO Week marked with tasty meals, employee awards & moreDuring National Correctional OfficersWeek, the Maximum SecurityUnit hosted a hamburger cookout andheld an employee awards breakfastwith guest Deputy Director Larry May.The Northwest Arkansas WorkRelease Center celebrated with aluncheon with food from a local restaurant.At the Varner Unit, staff madetheir own salad and had an individualpan pizza, soda and dessert.Wrightsville Complex staff enjoyedpastries and beverages andgrilled hamburgers, chips, drink andcookies while staff at the CumminsUnit ate fish lunches with all the trimmings.At the Benton Unit, bannersStaff members at the TuckerUnit enjoy hamburgers fromthe grill for lunch prepared byWarden Jimmy Banks andDeputy Warden TommyJames.were hung, donuts were served andlunch featured fish, pork and more.The Delta Regional Unit postedbanners and had special meals for staffmembers. The Ouachita River Unithad donuts and more including a lunchof pork sandwiches, potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans, rolls, cookies anddrinks. Human Resources honored offerswho visited the AdministrationAnnex East building during the weekwith a goodie bag. Here are some picturesfrom the week:The Pine Bluff Unit Employee Associationsponsored a catfish buffet to celebrateNational Correctional OfficersWeek. The association also hosted itsemployee awards See related article onPage 26.Left: PBU staffmembers enjoya catfish buffet.The Employee Associationat the Texarkana RegionalCorrection Center providedeach shift with money to buya meal for a dinner on thegrounds. Each employee alsoreceived a beautiful bluebinder with the ADC logo andthe unit name on it.Above: Pine Bluff Complex WardenRick Toney congratulates Lt. DerwinMetcalf for his 20 years of service.Above: Lt. LarryMontague collectshis certificate for 25years of service.Above: Cake for the specialoccasion at the PBU.

Page 6ADC AdvocateNorth Central hosts annual Employee Appreciation PicnicCarrying on a yearly tradition, the North Central Unitheld its Employee Appreciation and Awards Picnic on June5.Special guests included Board of Corrections ChairmanBenny Magness, Deputy Director Larry May and ParoleBoard member John Belken. Retirees Bill Lucy, MarthaMay, Bill Killian, and Gerald Meinzer also attended.NCU staff members were recognized for their years ofservice and special recognition awards, including CorrectionalOfficer of the Year, were also presented.Above: NCU staff fill their plates from a buffet during theannual Employee Appreciation Picnic.Above: NCU staff members Paul Miller, Employee of the Year;Eddie Selvey, Correctional Supervisor of the Year; and AssistantWarden Curtis Meinzer, supervisor of the year, show off theirspecial recognition awards. Not pictured is Correctional Officerof the Year Jeremy Cottrell.Above: NCU Warden Marvin Evans, left, and AW CurtisMeinzer welcomed guests including Board of CorrectionsChairman Benny Magness and Deputy Director Larry May,standing center.Above, left to right: Retirees Gerald Meinzer, Bill Killian,Martha May and Bill Lucy took time out for a group pictureduring the picnic which offered good food and goodcompany.Left: NCU staffmembers andguests enjoy abuffet of barbecuewith allthe trimmingsand browniesfor dessert.

May/June 2008 Page 7ERT competition tests ADC teams’ readiness in emergenciesWhen it comes to being preparedfor emergencies, ADC staff membersrecently showed that they’vegot the skills that it takes. Duringthe 2008 Emergency ResponseTeam Competition, the North CentralUnit team won first place; theNewport Complex earned secondplace; and the Maximum SecurityUnit at Tucker won third place.The weeklong event was held inMay at the Newport Complex.“It was a close competition allweek,” said Paul Miller of the NCUERT. “It challenged all, bothmentally and physically.”On behalf of the NCU team,Miller thanked all the teams andEmergency Services CoordinatorJohn Kleiner, CommunicationsManager Randy Shores,and other officials for having agood competition.Photos provided by Paul Miller,NCU and Tim Loggains and AprilHoward-Loggains, Newport Complex.Above: Members of the NCU team unite to dopushups during the competition.Left:NewportERTmembersdo someclimbingas part ofthecontest.Below: The NewportComplex ERT placedsecond.The NCU team placed first in the 2008 ERT Competition.Above: The ERT from the Maximum Security Unitplaced third.

Page 8ADC AdvocateHigh achievement: Record 873 inmates earn GED diplomaThe 35 th Annual GED GraduationCeremony was held at the CumminsVisitation Center on May 22. Thenumber of inmates earning their GeneralEducational Development diplomawas a record 873. The numbersurpassed last year’s record of 871.Arkansas Correctional School SuperintendentWilliams “Dubs” Byerssaid the tremendous success of theprogram can be attributed to two factors.“First, the excellent teachingstaff of the Arkansas CorrectionalSchool does a tremendous job of preparingstudents to take and pass theGED.” he said. “Second, the cooperationthat we get from the Board, CentralAdministrative staff, wardens, andtheir staffs has allowed the programto run smoothly and effectively. Theimportance of education and selfimprovementpermeates the ADC,and we are extremely fortunate tohave that as part of the culture of oursystem.”During the May 22 ceremony,inmates from units across the ADCwere honored for their achievement.Family members had the opportunityto attend the event and visit with thegraduates afterwards.See related article on Page 9.Above: Board of Corrections Vice ChairmanDr. Mary Parker congratulates oneof the graduates.ADC Director Larry Norris talkedabout the important role of correctionaleducators.Above: Dr. Fitzgerald Hill, president of ArkansasBaptist College, served as the graduation speaker.Above: Board of Correctionsmember Ken Jones shakeshands with one of the graduateswho receives his GEDdiploma.Above: Arkansas CorrectionalSchool Superintendent William“Dubs” Byers addresses the graduatesand guests.Above: Some of the graduates are congratulated by Board of Corrections member DrewBaker, right.

Page 10ADC AdvocateBall & Chain Challenge generates funds for worthy causesOnce again golfers gathered for the annual Balland Chain Challenge at Harbor Oaks in PineBluff. Held May 19, this year’s tournament generatedthousands of dollars for some worthy causes.A total of $15,000 will go to a criminal justicescholarship fund at the University of Arkansas atLittle Rock; $5,000 to the Correctional Peace OfficersFoundation and $21,000 to the ArkansasAssociation of Correctional Employees Trust.The event featured a morning and an afternoonround and trophies were awarded to the top threeteams in three flights. Prizes were also awarded inthe men and women longest drive contest andclosest to the pin competition. Drawings were heldand other prizes were also presented.Ball & Chain AMFirst Flight 1 st PlaceJared DuttonJon DuttonChad GentryBrad WoodFirst Flight 2 nd PlaceClark BurtonSteven YorkDale SmartRobin CarrollFirst Flight 3 rd PlaceRobert GreenRichard BettisonCarl KoenDan Chambliss3 rd Flight 1 st PlaceSteve MoringAaron TarterRobert MillsPaul Mincy3 rd Flight 2 nd PlaceJohn SeligJerry BerryCharlie GreenCharles Singleton3 rd Flight 3 rd PlaceBrian HoltMike ThomasJeff FilmanJerry BradshawLeft: CorrectionalMedical Services staffmember BernardWilliams takes aswing.ADC staffmember BrendaBearden wavesas she and hergolfing partnerhead off to thecourse.ADC staffmembers leftto right,Linda Watts,RamonaGreen andDenniceAlexanderpresentedtournamentguests withgoodie bags.2nd Flight 1 st PlaceMartin JennenNola JennenLarry FieldsJim Parker2 nd Flight 2 nd PlaceDrew BakerMatt WeaverChris JonesJoel Whealis2 nd Flight 3 rd PlaceLarry NorrisRay HobbsLarry MayTom HubanksGrand Prize AM FlightDrawings WinnersSun Mountain Speed Cart:Glenn Lockeby1 Cleveland HiBoreDriver:-Burl Scifres1 Cleveland HiBore Driver:Bryan WoodsLarge BBQ Grill: CharlieGreenClosest to the Pin: ShaneWestmorlandLongest Drive Men:MikeSchatzLongest Drive Ladies:Dina TylerNo Hole in OneRight: Arkansas CorrectionalIndustry staff member SteveEdwards watches as his golfball sails over the green.

Page 12ADC AdvocateDiagnostic Unit hosts Annual Service Awards LuncheonThe Diagnostic Unit held its AnnualService Awards Luncheon onJune 18. The theme was “Making aDifference.” The luncheon featuredbarbecue with all of the trimmings.Honorees were recognized for 3,5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of service.The guest speaker was CumminsUnit Deputy Warden DannyBurl. Other special guests wereADC leadership staff members:Larry Norris, Ray Hobbs, RonnieDobbs, David Cruseturner, SheilaSharp, Danny Burl, Jerry Gasawayand Stephen Williams.Above: Robert Sumner smiles ashe accepts his certificate andplaque for 25 years of service.Deputy Director Ray Hobbs, left, and other staffcongratulate Tamika Scott for 10 years of service.Cathy Greenway25 yearsJoy Thomas15 yearsLaShawn Ross3 YearsCummins Unit DeputyWarden Danny Burl toldthe crowd that he feltright at home since hebegan his career at theDiagnostic Unit.DGU Annual Service Award Honorees3 yearsJennifer Freeman, Michael Fugate, Letecia Hence, DonnaIsom, Paul Mincy, Joseph Rushing, Sandra Smothers,Lashawn Ross & Terry Michaud5 yearsFeelesia Biggs, Christopher Brown, Sharon Davis-Foots,Jasmine Johnson, Phyllis Straughn, Altony Banks, JaniaEvans & Phaedra Martin10 yearsSharon Coats, Tamika Scott, Shelli Maroney and NormanMcFall15 yearsAnthony Fountain, Omie Futch & Joy Thomas20 yearsRuby Evans, John Lowe, Alfred Polk, Gregory Thompson& Barbara Williams.25 yearsCathy Greenway, Larry Hicks, Crystal Burns, LindaGibson, Robert Sumner.Above: Staff members help themselves to a barbecue buffet.Assistant WardenJohn Lowe of theDiagnostic Unit wasrecognized for 20years of service.

May/June 2008 Page 13ACJA Summer Conference features training, networking & moreThe Arkansas Criminal JusticeAssociation’s Summer Conferencewas packed with dynamic speakers,great training and networking opportunitiesfor law enforcement professionals.Held May 28-30 in HotSprings, the conference topics included“Ethical Decision Making”,“Integrity Leadership” and “Use ofForce.”The event, which drew about 100attendees, also featured vendors.It was the last hurrah for JoePorchia, Supervisor of the MississippiCounty Work ReleaseCenter, as he wrapped up histerm as ACJA president. However,thanks to support frommany staff members, Porchia willkeep his crown as the king ofdoor prizes!Congratulations to the ACJABoard and ADC staff for a phenomenaljob.ADC staffers left to right: Cecila Patterson, PamBatchelor, Tanya Collins and Daisha Holcombwelcome conference attendees.Right: OutgoingACJA President JoePorchia, MississippiCounty Work ReleaseCenter Supervisor,addressesconference guests.Right: Incoming ACJAPresident CandisWheat did a presentationon harassmentin the workplace.Below: ADC staffmember Linda Wattscollects a door prize.Among the speakers at the conference, left to right: Benton Unit Work ReleaseSupervisor Richard Guy, ADC HR Administrator Kevin Murphy and ArkansasState Police Trooper Sgt. Jeff Crow.ACJA Conferenceattendees listen topresenter RichardGuy of the BentonUnit as he discusses“Integrity Leadership”.

Page 14ADC AdvocateDepartment proposes 2,050-bed prison to meet rising inmate numbersBy the end of June, theinmate population within theArkansas Department ofCorrection had reached14,700.With little relief in sightto quell the rising numbers,the department has proposeda 2,050-bed prison. DirectorLarry Norris made the proposalduring the Board ofCorrections June meeting inNorfork. The project, whichwould cost an estimated$160 million, must get boardapproval before it can go onto be considered during thenext legislative session. Nopossible location has beenproposed.Board Chairman BennyMagness questioned the logisticsof staffing a facilityof that size. CurrentlyADC’s largest and oldestprison is the 1,725-bed CumminsUnit. Magness askedthe department to comeback with a proposal fortwo 1,000 bed facilities thatcould be expanded in thefuture.Norris also presented aproposal to house 300trusty inmates at the CumminsUnit. That projectwould cost an estimated$5.4 million.The board took no actionon the proposals andwill likely hear a presentationfor funding options atits next meeting.ADC, DCC & ACIC join forces to offer Arkansas Escape AlertThe ArkansasDepartment ofCorrection, inconjunction with the Departmentof Community Correctionand Arkansas CrimeInformation Center, ispleased to offer the public anew automated safetytool. The Arkansas EscapeAlert System allows citizensliving in the vicinity of aADC unit, or DCC center, toregister for automated notificationin the event of anescape from those facilities.Upon entry of escape intothe departments’ offendermanagement system, an immediatenotification will beissued to everyone registeredagainst that facility.Escape notification willbe made 24/7 in the form ofan automated phone calland/or email message. Thenotification will alert registrantsof the escape and directthem to the appropriatewebsite (ADC or DCC) formore information on theescapee. Notification willalso be made between thehours of 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.Egg day at the Cummins FarmRight: These farm-raisedeggs aren’t white and arebigger than the averagegrocery store eggs becausethey’re laid by chickenscalled brown layers.upon the recapture of thatescapee.There is no limit to thenumber of facility registrationsand individuals mayregister up to three phonenumbers and three email addressesfor notification. Toregister for the Arkansas EscapeAlert system, visitwww.alertxpress.com, clickon Arkansas on the map,and follow the instructionsthat are provided on thepage. Please keep the usernameand password informationthat will be providedupon registration so thatyour personal informationcan be updated in the future.We are extremelyproud and excited to beable to offer this newsafety tool to enhancepublic safety for the citizensof Arkansas.Left: Fresh eggs areprocessed at theCummins Unit.Photos submittedbyShellyQuattlebaum,Cummins Unit

May/June 2008 Page 15ACJA pays tribute to David Eberdt at summer conferenceThose attending the ArkansasCriminal Justice AssociationConference in Hot Springs tooktime to pay tribute to one of theassociation’s charter members.During the association’s banqueton May 29, the late DavidEberdt, a former ACJA presidentwas honored.Eberdt’s family members attendedthe banquet and accepteda plaque in his honor. Ederdt wasthe retired director of the ArkansasCrime Information Center.Upon his retirement in 2002,Eberdt had been the first andonly director of the ACIC sinceits inception in 1972.He had served under six Arkansasgovernors and, at the timeof his retirement, was the longesttenured state agency director inthe state.Eberdt was also active withnumerous state and nationalcriminal justice organizations.Right: The ADCHonor Guardposts the flagsduring the ACJAbanquet in HotSprings.Ron Ball, an ACJABoard Member andGrievance Officer at theORCU, right, presents aplaque to the family ofDavid Eberdt, who wasa charter member ofACJA.Supporting AACET is win-win situation at Newport ComplexThe Newport Complex EmployeeCorporation held a membershipdrive for the ArkansasAssociation of Correctional EmployeesTrust. Newly enrolledand current members were eligiblefor prize drawings.The winners at McPhersonwere:$100 Linda Dykes$ 50 James Hooper$ 50 Donald Eason$ 25 Clara Robinson$ 25 Samantha Manis$ 25 John Sherberth$ 25 Rose HigginsThe winners at the GrimesUnit were:$100 Ammon Belcher$50 Dean Stroud$50 Paul Burnside$25 Justin Tindall$25 Shurika Brown$25 Cheryl Stout$25 April Howard-LoggainsCongratulations to all the winners!The Arkansas Association of CorrectionalEmployees Trust is the non-profitdirect support organization for employ-ees of the Arkansas Department ofCorrection. In times of crisis or tragedy,AACET stands ready to provideimmediate, meaningful relief.Through the generosity of correctionalstaff and sponsors, the associationis able to assist co-workers andfriends. Contributions are tax deductiblefor federal income tax purposes.The association has assisted staffmembers who have experienced stormdamage, health issues and death in thefamily.AACET recently began offeringDelta Dental coverage as part of itsmember benefits. For more informationvisit, www.adcaacet.org or call870-850-8524.

Page 16ADC AdvocateADC gives historical artifacts to Old State House MuseumUnder an agreementreached in June, the ArkansasDepartment of Correctionis presenting historicalartifacts to the Old StateHouse Museum.Located at 300 W. MarkhamSt. in Little Rock, themuseum is a branch of theArkansas Department ofHeritage.Some of the artifactsfrom the ADC will be part ofan exhibit, Gavels & Gallows,which focuses on thestate’s criminal justice system.The exhibit is set toopen at the Old State HouseMuseum in the comingmonths.Allowing ADC’s artifactsto go to the museum willallow more people to learnabout the state’s prison historyand it will help ensurethat the items are preserved.Some of the prison registrybooks used to record inmatesnames and histories haveturned yellow and becomebrittle over time.Most of the books andother items have been ondisplay at the ArkansasThe Arkansas Prison Museum, above, on thegrounds of the Tucker Unit has housed manyprison artifacts since 1994. Now those itemsare going to the Old State House Museum inLittle Rock, at right.Prison Museum, located onthe grounds of the TuckerUnit. The small museumopened in 1994 with artifactsthat include historical picturesand documents, prisonrodeo memorabilia and theinfamous Tucker Telephone.Among the artifacts isOld Sparky, the state’s firstelectric chair which wasused between 1913 and1964. Another electric chairwas used only once to executeJohn Swindler in 1990.Now the state’s executionsare carried out by lethalinjection.Representatives fromthe Old State House Museumwill visit the museumat Tucker to collectthe prison artifacts in July.Touring the Varner SupermaxBelow: Tokens known asBrozine were used in Arkansasprisons in the 1950sand 1960s for gambling,trading and bartering.Registries used to record inmatesnames and histories arebeing given to the Old StateHouse Museum.Left: VarnerWarden GrantHarris takesBoard MemberAlonza Giles ona tour of theVarner Supermaxbefore arecent boardmeeting.

May/June 2008 Page 17Smugglers beware: bringing contraband into prison is a felonyAnyone caught bringing contrabandinto a correctional facility issubject to felony charges. Contrabandis any item that is not permitted underthe usual rules of the unit/center includingdrugs, weapons and otheritems.Cell phones and tobacco are contraband.For health reasons, the ADChas prohibited tobacco products in itscorrectional facilities since 2000. Cellphones are prohibited because theycould be used by inmates to plan escapesor other crimes inside and outsideprison walls.The introduction of contrabandinto correctional facilities creates aConsider carpoolingto save gasolineBecause gasoline prices are so high,be careful about the use of state vehicles.Take steps to cut down on thenumber of trips and increase theamount of carpooling. For example, ifa few people have to travel to the samemeeting, it makes sense to carpool.Also, think about recreational drivingin your personal vehicle. Try combiningyour errands into one trip tosave time and money.Be wary of sales pitches for automotivedevices or oil-and-gas additivesclaiming significant gas saving benefits.Few have any proven track record,and when they do work, the savings aresmall.The Better Business Bureau suggeststhese tips for improving gas mileage:Slow down. The faster you drive,the more fuel you burn—especially atspeeds over 60 mph.Keep fuel and air filters clean andtires properly inflated.If you have it on your vehicle, usecruise control on the highway.dangerous environment for correctionalofficers, other staff membersand inmates. Under Arkansas Code 5-54-119, smuggling a cell phone into aprison is punishable by up to 20 yearsin prison. Delivering other contrabandis punishable by up to 10 years.Staff who fall under the influenceof inmate manipulation may findthemselves behind bars. Once a personis coerced into bringing in contra-MCWRC donates snacks to exploration campRight: Participantsin the“ExplorationExpo” at ANCin Burdettewere glad toget snacksthat weredonated bythe MCWRCEmployeeAssociation.band, the inmate knows that he orshe has a fish on the hook. It canstart with a request to bring in aminor prohibited item. Thenslowly over time, the requestsescalate and the inmates can thenthreaten to report the officers orstaff members for violating prisonrules unless they deliver otheritems such as cell phones ordrugs.“It is not the great temptationsthat ruin us; it is the littleones.”— John W. DeForest, Americansoldier and writerLeft: Sally Wilson thanks MCWRCFood Production Manager TheoBrown and the MCWRC EmployeeAssociation for the snacks furnishedfor an afternoon break during thecamp.

Page 18ADC AdvocateMCWRC scores 100s on mandatory & non-mandatory standardsMississippi County Work ReleaseCenter Supervisor Joe Porchia and hisstaff did extremely well during theaccreditation process in May. Thecenter scored 100 percent on mandatoryand 100 on non-mandatory standards.The audit was conducted byauditors from the American CorrectionalAssociation.Congratulations to Porchia andstaff for getting perfect scores!Left to right: ACAauditors JohnBaron of Ohioand Phoebe Johnsonof SouthCarolina withMCWRC BusinessManagerMary Mosley andCenter SupervisorJoe Porchia.Electric fence workunderway at EARUWork has begun on the installationof an electric fence at the EastArkansas Regional Unit, said DavidCruseturner, Assistant Director ofConstruction/Maintenance. The projectwill take several months to completebecause towers and some utilitieswill have to be relocated.Eventually the fence will carry alethal current of 5,100 volts. Thefence, which is being built with inmatelabor, will be erected betweentwo non-electrical fences along theperimeter of the unit.It will be the fourth to go up at anArkansas Department of Correctionunit. The Cummins Unit, the MaximumSecurity Unit and the VarnerUnit also have the lethal devices.Department BriefsEARU scores 100 & 99.5 during ACA auditOn May 7, the East Arkansas RegionalUnit completed another successfulaccreditation audit with a 100 percentscore on mandatory standards and99.5 percent on non-mandatory standards.American Correctional Associationauditors conducted the unit'saudit.Congratulations to Warden GregHarmon and his staff for a job welldone!Left to right:Deputy WardenSteve Outlaw,AccreditationManager Ted Austin,Deputy WardenAundreaWeekly, AuditorRichard Carswell;Auditor PhoebeJohnson, AuditorJohn Baron andWarden GregHarmon.Basic Correctional Officers’Training Class 2008-D began onMarch 24, 2008, with 34 cadets and26 graduated on May 9, 2008.BCOT Class 2008-E began onApril 14, 2008, with 43 cadets and38 graduated on May 30, 2008.BCOT Class 2008-F began onMay 5, 2008, with 76 cadets and50 graduated on June 20, 2008.BCOT Class 2008-G began onMay 26, 2008, with 62 cadets and38 graduated on July 11, 2008.Congratulations to these newofficers and welcome to the ADCfamily.The character trait for June isalertness. It means being vigilantlyattentive; watchful. The character traitfor July is decisiveness — having thetrait of resoluteness as evidence byfirmness of character or purpose.The Central Office Employee Associationbegan its new Employee ofthe Month Program in May. The firsthonoree for June was Shirley Lowe.Benefits of being selected include adesignated front parking spot, photoin the break room and a certificate.

May/June 2008 Page 19Employee Spotlight: DeQuincey SmithWhen called upon recentlyto make sure the EastArkansas Regional Unitwas ready for its accreditationaudit, Sgt. DeQuinceySmith stepped up to thechallenge.Smith, who had providedsecurity in the laundryroom, was promoted tosergeant several monthsago. He then took on theduties of fire, safety andsanitation officer. That officer'sduties include makingsure the facility andgrounds are clean, safe andhazard free.Although new to theposition that plays a majorrole at audit time, Smithassessed what needed to bedone and he and staff memberspushed to make surethe unit was ready.“We’re going to do itand get it right,” he vowed.Smith said over theyears, he has learned thatperseverance and hard workSgt. DeQuincey SmithEast Arkansas Regional Unit“We’re going to do it andget it right,”will always lead to positiveoutcomes.In the end, the EARUcompleted another successfulaccreditation audit witha 100 percent score onmandatory standards and99.5 percent on nonmandatorystandards.During CorrectionalOfficers Week, Smith wasamong several staff memberswho received specialrecognition.As part of his duties,Smith works to make surethat the unit is clean, thattrash is disposed of and thatthe visitation area is ready.The Marianna nativealso works as case managerfor unit management at theEARU. He visits the barracksthree times a week tosee if inmates have any issuesor concerns.He helps out in otherareas as well, including goingon transportation runs,explaining, “I do whatever Iam called on to do.”Smith has worked forthe Arkansas Department ofCorrection for 6 years.The former welder saidhe likes his unit and his jobas a member of the EARU’sutility staff.“All of us work togetheras a team,” he said.Major Maurice Williamssaid Smith has worked diligentlyin his new role asfire, safety and sanitationofficer.“He got in that positionand excelled in it,”he said. “He’s done agood job.”Essie Clay, one ofSmith’s co-workers, describeshim as a man with“a good heart and a goodsense of humor who willgenuinely help anybody.”A few years ago afterundergoing a corneatransplant, Smith registeredto become an organdonor.“I never thought aboutit before but after I gotmy (driver’s) license renewed,I signed up to bean organ donor,” he said.“After I got that blessing,I said I can help somebodyelse.”When he’s not working,Smith enjoys spendingtime with his wife andkids, motorcycling, fishingand restoring furnitureand other items.Recipe RoundupGeorgiaCracker SaladSubmitted by VestaLowe, Central OfficeIngredients:1 sleeve of saltine crackers1 large tomato1 bunch of green onions1 boiled egg, chopped1 cup of mayonnaisePepper to tasteDirectionsMix all ingredients togetherin a bowl and serve.Waldorf SaladIngredients:1 cup diced celery1 cup diced apples1 cup seedless grapes1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise1/3 cup plain nonfat or lowfatyogurt1/2 teaspoon sugarDirectionsCombine all ingredients.Mix well. Refrigerate untilserved. Makes 6 servings.Source: University of ArkansasCooperative Extension Service

Page 20ADC AdvocateRetirement beckons Swanigan; volunteer days ahead at unitsThe Chaplaincy Division hosted agoing away luncheon at Leon’s Restauranton June 17 for Chaplain RubySwanigan. Chaplain Eddie Sensat presentedSwanigan with a plaque for herdedicated service as a chaplain with theArkansas Department of Correction.The Arkansas Baptist State Conventionemployed Swanigan as a fulltime denominational chaplain for theADC for 8 years. Swanigan first beganwith a three-month internship at theCummins Unit and then was transferredto the Tucker Unit where thefemale inmates were housed at thetime. When the women were moved tothe McPherson Unit, Swanigan remainedat the Tucker Unit ministeringto more than 800 male inmates. Afteranother chaplain was hired to help atthe Tucker Unit, Swanigan began whatwas called the Faith-Based Barracks.She traveled to different unitsproviding information about the programto the wardens and other employees.The name was later changed tothe Principles and Applications forLife (PAL Program).From the Tucker Unit, Swaniganwas sent to the CumminsUnit while stillworking as a denominationalchaplain andwas eventually hiredas a state chaplainwhere she has remainedfor five years.ChaplainRuby SwaniganSwanigan willretire as chaplain July1. However, she and her husbandRichard, who is serving as a CertifiedReligious Assistant with the TuckerUnit, still plan to come into the unitsas volunteers and help out anywaythey can. They are continuing theirministry by working with the deaf.It’s something they have enjoyed for along time but haven’t been able to putas much time into until they both retired.Article and photos submitted by JoannWest, Chaplaincy Services DivisionAbove: Members of the ADC Chaplaincy Division gather for a retirement luncheonfor Chaplain Ruby Swanigan.Publishers Clearing House winner gets surprise at McPherson UnitRose Higgins, center, grievanceofficer at the McPherson Unit, wasrecently surprised when the PublishersClearing House van showed up at theunit. She received a dozen red roses,balloons and a check for $1,000. Atright, Higgins is congratulated by PCHrepresentatives and some of her coworkers.

May/June 2008 Page 21Murray retires after 34 years at ADC; fishing’s on his agendaThe Pine Bluff Unit bid farewell to Sgt.Leo Murray during a retirement luncheon atthe unit on June 25. After 34 years with theArkansas Department of Correction, Murraydecided it was time to spend some qualitytime relaxing and fishing.Sgt. Murray began his career with theADC in October 1974 at the Tucker Unit andtransferred to the Pine Bluff Unit in 1994where he supervised the laundry.The Pine Bluff Unit Employee Corporationhosted the catfish luncheon in Sgt.Murray’s honor.Left: Sgt. Leo Murray smiles as hereceives fishing gear during his retirementluncheon. Major RichardWimberly presented the gifts onbehalf of the Employee Corporation.Below: Cpl. J. Ferrell and Sgt.Jimmy Coleman recall the impactthat Sgt. Murray had on their timeworking for the ADC.Above: Pine Bluff Complex Warden RickToney presents Murray with a specialaward commemorating his 34 years ofservice.Above: Cpl. Clarence Moore,right, was among the many guestswho stepped out to the mike topay tribute to Sgt. Murray.Coworkers say farewell as Dolly Boyd says hello to retirementCurrent and former co-workersof Dolly Boyd gathered at theTucker Unit on May 29 for herretirement luncheon.Boyd, a Document ExaminerII, was hired in October 1980. Shewas all smiles at the luncheon asshe welcomed retirement with abuffet and a cake decorated withyellow roses.ADC staff members recently gathered at the Tucker Unit to wish Dolly Boyd, far left,well as she retires.

Page 22ADC AdvocateChaplaincy Services hosts annual Warden’s Prayer BreakfastThe Arkansas Department of CorrectionChaplaincy Services Divisionhosted the annual Warden’s PrayerBreakfast June 11 at the Little RockTraining Center (old VA hospital) inLittle Rock.The chaplains put their talents towork as they prepared breakfast burritos,breakfast casseroles, an assortmentof pastries and fruit for about 50 wardens,Management Team members andguests.The “Red Shirt Quartet” consistingof Chaplain Mark Wheeler of the PineBluff Unit, Chaplain Chuck Gladden ofthe Delta Regional Unit, ChaplainKenneth Dewitt of the McPhersonUnit, and Chaplain MuhammadAmeen, Islamic Coordinator, entertainedthe attendees by singing, “LeanOn Me,” “Gone At Last” and“Friends.”Chaplain Eddie Sensat, Administratorof Religious Services, was thespeaker this year and he thanked thewardens and Management Team forthe freedom, full support and opportunityto bring in programs and ministerto the inmates and staff as well. Heshared a couple of “success” stories ofinmates who have seen their liveschanged as a result of the ChaplaincyServices ministries.Article and photos courtesy ofJoann West, Chaplaincy ServicesADC Director LarryNorris, right, wasamong the guests at theannual Warden’s PrayerBreakfast.Those attending the prayer breakfast included wardens, Management Teammembers and guests.Tim Hayes, left, a certified religious assistant andoffice manager at the Institute for Life Principles,and Senior Chaplain Gary Cox of the WrightsvilleUnit serve themselves from the breakfast buffet.“The best motivation always come fromwithin.”— Michael Johnson, retired American sprinter,multiple Olympic & World Championship winnerLaugh a little: It does the body goodLaughter heals like medicine.When we laugh, it helps reducestress/blood pressure and heartrates are lowed. Laughter is trulya gift for coping with the stressesof everyday life.The sounds of laughter springfrom our emotional core, helpingus feel better and to see thingsmore clearly. Laughter does thebody, mind and soul plenty ofgood.Research shows that laughterhelps:- lower blood pressure- reduce stress hormones- increase muscle flexionLaughter hasmany benefits,including helpingto reducestress.- boost immune function byraising levels of infectionfightingcells- trigger the release of endorphins— the body’s natural painkillers,producing a general senseof well-beingSo, go ahead. Take time outto laugh a little.Source:universityhealthsystem.com

May/June 2008 Page 23HR hosts awareness training on PREA at locations across ARIn May, the Arkansas Department ofCorrection’s Human Resources Divisionhosted awareness training on the PrisonRape Elimination Act of 2003 for lawenforcement agencies. The training washeld at various sites throughout the statefrom May 5 to May 16.Lt. Gary Dennis of ADC’s Willis H.Sargent Training Academy taught 10classes which had 192 registered attendees.Each participant received materialto take back to their facility to help informother staff members about PREA.The classes were held in Hot Springs,Pine Bluff, Texarkana, Monticello, LittleRock, Fort Smith, Springdale, Jonesboroand West Memphis.When it comes to addressing prisonrape and staff sexual misconduct withinmates, ADC takes its job very seriously.Changes have been made in law,policy and training.PREA requires all correctionalagencies to take steps to eliminatesexual activity in prison, includingsex between inmates and staff.“It is the policy of the ArkansasDepartment of Correction that “zerotolerance” exists regarding the rapeor sexual abuse of inmates, by staff orother inmates.”AR 413 Prison Rape Elimination Act(P.R.E.A)The ADC has zero tolerance forsexual misconduct involving inmates.It’s against the law for an ADC employeeor anyone who supervises orotherwise deals with state inmates tohave sexual contact with them. Thatincludes contractors, volunteers, CorrectionalMedical Services staff andAct 309 participants.If a staff member, contractor, etc.,has sex with an inmate — even socalledconsensual sex — he or shecan be prosecuted for committing afelony. If convicted, the perpetratorcan face up to 10 years in prison. Theagency’s stance is that an inmate cannotfully consent.Mental health building complete at EARUADC units supportSpecial Olympics runStaff members from various units participatedin the Law Enforcement SpecialOlympics Torch Run in May. The eventis a campaign to raise awareness andfunds for Special Olympics Arkansas.The four-day relay covers more than1,200 miles and includes 700 runnersfrom law enforcement.Describing the stretch that began inJefferson County on May 22, ADC VolunteerServices Coordinator Carla Simmonssaid, “The run started at Brookshire’son Dollarway Road and proceededto the county line. From there weloaded up on the vans and headed to theState Capitol for a press conference.”Simmons thanked each unit that participated.“You helped to make a lot of veryspecial people very happy,” she said.“We look forward to doing it again nextyear.”The mental health building at the East Arkansas Regional Unit, shown herein the final stage of construction, has been completed. The 4,246-squarefootbuilding has a lobby, a group room to better accommodate groups andoffices for mental health staff.“Cherish your health. If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improveit. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help."— George Carlin, comedian

Page 24ADC AdvocateHealth MattersMission of Mercy provides free dental service to ArkansansCorrectional MedicalServices staff members participatedin the 2008 ArkansasMission of Mercy heldMay 2-3 at the StatehouseConvention Center.The ArMOM clinic providedfree dental services tomore than 1,600 lowincomeand uninsured Arkansans.Dental staff membersprovided hundreds of fillingsand took care of thousandsof tooth extractions.The theme of ArMOM is“Touching Lives” and dentistsand volunteers definitelyhelped make a differencein the lives of thousandsof people in need ofdental care.CMS dental staff fromthe Ouachita River Unit,Diagnostic Unit and CMSRegional Office (ADC CentralOffice) took part in theclinic.Mississippi Co. WRC honors HIV/AIDS educatorLeft to right: Dr.Monty Parsons(ORCU & Omega);Lee Goodloe, dentalassistant (Diagnostic &Omega); Jan Blancett,dental hygienist(Regional Office) andJane Schaeffler, dentalassistant (ORCU) providedservices duringthe free dental clinic.Left to right: Dr. Jessica Jackson (Tucker),Jackie Tuggle, dental assistant (Delta &Varner Supermax) and Dr. Bob Jones(Diagnostic, Randall L. Williams).ADC HIV/AIDS Educator Sherrie Williams,left, receives a gift basket and certificate ofappreciation from Sgt. Kim Crocker of theMississippi County Work Release Center.Crocker made the presentations on behalfof MCWRC staff after Williams conductedannual HIV/AIDS training for the staff.“The best job goes tothe person who canget it done withoutpassing the buck orcoming back withexcuses.”— Napoleon Hill,American author

May/June 2008 Page 25McPherson’s Tiner wins CMS Nurse Practice Gold AwardWhen Janet Tiner choseher career path, she neverimagined it would lead togold. A registered nurse at theMcPherson Unit, Tiner recentlywon the 2008 NursePractice Gold Award.It’s one of three awards—gold, silver and bronze —presented by CorrectionalMedical Services to honor thecompany’s top nurses.Crystal Lavender, directorof nursing at McPherson,nominated Tiner for theaward.“I felt like Ms Tiner hasraised the bar high for nursingcare,” she said. “She is wellrespected by coworkers andinmates and she delivers exceptionalnursing care to theinmates. She goes above andbeyond.”Tiner, who has worked innursing for four years,worked as a surgical nurse inJonesboro before coming toMcPherson.“I love my job,” she said.“I love the people I workwith.”The Newport residentcredits McPherson staff forhelping her earn the GoldAward — the highest honorthe CMS Nursing LeadershipCouncil presents annually.She was chosen out of 92nominees.“For every minute youare angry you lose sixtyseconds of happiness.”—Ralph Waldo Emerson,American essayist, philosopherand poet“I was nominated forthis award but I could notdo my job without thesupport of the unit,” Tinersaid. “We all work together.We’re an excellentteam.”During her work day,Tiner may deal with everythingfrom asthma tochest pains. During thesummer, inmates workingoutdoors may experiencesuch illnesses or injuriessuch as snake bites, sunburnor heat exhaustion.She also treats inmatepatients who may havediabetes, hepatitis C andHIV.Tiner said she neverenvisioned herself workingin a prison setting.However, she saidMcPherson is a close-knitunit and a great place towork where she has neverfelt threatened.She also enjoys workingfor CMS where shehas assisted with start-upsites in New Mexico.“I thoroughly enjoyworking for CMS,” shesaid. “I think it’s an awesomecompany and I plan tobe here a long time.”Although Tiner recentlybegan her career in healthcare, nursing has been afamily tradition.“I have a long history ofnursing in my family,” shesaid. “My grandmother wasa nurse starting in 1929 andAlmost too pretty to eatJanet Tiner, aregistered nurseat the McPhersonUnit, is winner ofthe CMS 2008Nurse PracticeGold Awardwhich recognizesoutstandingnurses.I have two aunts who arenurses.”After being a stay-athomemom to her threechildren, Tiner started collegein 2000.“My kids were verysupportive of me,” shesaid. “My family was verysupportive. Without all oftheir support, I couldn'thave done it.”This elaborate fruitdisplay was createdby Victims NotificationCoordinatorDianne Wood,with help from coworkerSuzanneClifton, for Sgt.Leo Murray’s retirementluncheonat the Pine BluffUnit in June. Yum,yum.

Page 26April 2008Governor’s ServiceAwardsand RetirementsRetirement:N. David White* — Maximum SecurityCharles Capps, Sr. — FarmEddie Briggs — TransportationJames Arnold — North CentralRobert Murders — Cummins10 Years:Harrison Foreman — East ArkansasWilliam Dixon — GrimesAnnette Pierce — Delta RegionalValerie Eldridge — East ArkansasBilly Parson — ConstructionClaudia Harris — East ArkansasWallace McNary — East ArkansasJanice Bogan — East ArkansasRena Harrison — Maximum Security20 Years:Michael Cook — Varner UnitJerry Ivey — North CentralDiamas Williams — Randall L. WilliamsLinda Capps — CumminsRuby Evans — Diagnostic*temporaryMay 2008Retirement:Larry Keeth — Maximum SecurityDolly Boyd. — TuckerBrenda Sparks — North Central10 Years:Randy Shores — Central OfficeJim Elledge — North CentralMichael McSpadden — North CentralJanet Lewis — ConstructionVeronica Bogdanov — Ouachita River20 Years:Gary Burton — WrightsvilleSharon McGlothin — WrightsvilleADC AdvocatePBU honors staff during CO WeekThe Pine Bluff Unit heldits Service Awards Fish Fryduring Correctional OfficersWeek. The event featuredCummins Unit Deputy WardenDanny Burl as the guestspeaker. The luncheon themewas “Springing into Action.”During his speech entitled“Four Building Blocks to aSuccessful Career,” Burl toldstaff members to choose a careerthat interests them; makeeducation a priority; spendtime with family; and focus onspirituality.When it comes to work,“make sure you do somethingthat you enjoy — somethingthat gives you some satisfaction,”he said, encouragingCumminsUnit DeputyWardenDanny Burlwas thespeaker forPBU ServiceAwards.Pine Bluff Unit Service Awards Honorees5 YearsMercurita Gordon, Dantral Hence, Sheila Hunt, Keith Leopard,Robert Miller, Mary Reynolds, Steven Ricketts, Marvalon Robinsonand Kimberly Shaw10 YearsDoris Alexander, Ruby Holcomb, Steven Jones, Tabatha Thomas15 YearsRobert Laster, Clifton Overs, Reginald Pace20 YearsBill Corley, Miriam Lester, Derwin Metcalf, Michelle Turner25 YearsLarry Montaguestaff to set priorities in theirlives—including time for family.“Educate yourself in the fieldthat you’re in by taking classes,”Burl said. “Get all the knowledgeyou can.”He encouraged staff membersto have a supreme being in theirlives that they can lean on.“Always remember that to besuccessful, you must apply maximumeffort,” Burl said.PBU shows appreciation to CMS staffSpecial recognitions during the luncheon included Nurse’s Appreciation:Beverly Simmons, Darlene Anthosh, Jackie Bankston, Christina,Bates, Elizabeth Billings, Terri Burt, Karen Daniels, Debra Jackson,Carolyn Jemerson, Debra Johnson, Kim Krank, VeolaMiller, Melissa Miller, Leona Mobsy, Pamela Shirley, Joe Spears,Janet Reaves.

May/June 2008 Page 27ADC Promotions and New Hires — May/JunePromotions5/04/08 Jesse Davis Major – Delta Regional5/04/08 Waymon Johnson Lieutenant – Tucker5/05/08 Jared Murders Sergeant – Cummins5/08/08 Anthony Ash Sergeant – North Central5/09/08 Orrion Owens Food Production Manager I – Delta5/12/08 Christy Townsend Substance Abuse Program Leader – Wrightsville5/14/08 Buck Quick Sergeant – Wrightsville5/14/08 Kyle Pierce Sergeant – Wrightsville5/09/08 William Jones Sergeant – McPherson5/12/08 Jon Mourot Psychologist Supervisor – Wrightsville5/12/08 Billy Cowart Sergeant – Ouachita River6/02/08 Regina Baswell Program Coordinator – Varner6/06/08 Gary Morgan Sergeant – Delta Regional6/09/08 Daryl Bussell Sr. Program Analyst – IT6/09/08 Jocelyn Hamby Asst. HR Admin, Employment – HR6/15/08 Carlos Wright Unit Trainer – Tucker6/15/08 George Hicks Captain – Boot Camp6/19/08 Sonia Wallace Unit HR Manager – Central Office/ Admin.East6/20/08 James Lang Sergeant – EARU6/22/08 Andrew Roshell III Sergeant – Maximum Security Unit6/23/08 Curtis Rolfe Program Coordinator – East Arkansas6/22/08 John Downing Sergeant – North Central6/23/08 David Hankel Construction Superintendent – Construction6/23/08 Richard Meeks Construction Superintendent – Construction6/29/08 Lois Huggins Sergeant – Randall L, Williams6/30/08 Debra Hampton Counselor – Varner6/30/08 Gerald Dunlap Social Worker II – Ouachita6/30/08 Terri Williams Personnel Officer I – Varner6/30/08 Linda Samples Document Examiner I – Ouachita6/30/08 Shannon Tucker Sergeant – GrimesNew Hires5/05/08 Jason Thieme Unit Trainer – North Central5/05/08 Keith Weaver Sergeant – East Arkansas Regional5/05/08 Phyllis Ratterree Secretary II – Varner5/12/08 Eugene Dover Agriculture Unit Supervisor I – Tucker5/14/08 Terri Williams Document Examiner I – Varner6/11/08 Lisa Gray Counselor – SOSRA6/18/08 Felicia Hester Unit Trainer – Varner6/23/08 Carter Freeman Asst. IT Admin / Network &Server Systems – IT

Page 28ADC AdvocateADC wins softball tourney at 2008 Arkansas Police OlympicsArkansas Department of Correction staff membersfrom various units showed up and showed out duringthe recent softball tournament hosted by the ArkansasPolice Olympics.The event began with ten teams. First Place after areally hard fought two games was the ADC combinedteam. Springdale Police won Second Place and theJacksonville Fire/Police got Third Place.The winning ADC team made up of staff from theJefferson/Lincoln County units beat the SpringdaleArea Police Department. to take the top trophy.Congratulations!On this page are a few photos from the competitionwhich featured some fine pitching, batting andfielding.See related stories on Page 29.Photos provided byLt. Dennis Reap, Drug/K-9 Division

May/June 2008 Page 29ADC takes first place overall in this year’s Arkansas Police OlympicsGolfIn the AM, there were 20 teams. AM1st Flight: 1st with a 54, ArkansasGame and Fish McGuire 2nd with a 57,Conway PD Tomlin and 3rd with a 58,ADC Grimes/McPherson.The PM had 10 teams at play. PM 1stFlight 1st with a 59, ADC CorrectionalSchool Allen; 2nd with a 59,NLRPD Smith 3rd with a 64, PCSOAdams PM 2nd Flight: 1st with a 65,ADC DGU Norris; 2nd with a 66,Sherwood PD Scott 3rd with a 68, ADCCentral Office Brewer.BowlingIn 3rd place was ADC DGU: 2276points. Team members: Greg Moore,Andi Moore, Robert Outlaw and A.C.SimpsonTactical Team/Pistol ShootTactical Team Shoot: 1st place PineBluff PD 2.22.87; 2nd ADC Newport2.25.47 and 3rd LAPD 2.33.40Individual Semi-Auto: 1st LewisvilleJason Tomlin; 2nd Pine Bluff PDBilly Dixon and 3rd ADC NewportShawn MasonIndividual Revolver: 1st ADC BentonJonathan Warner 2nd LewisvilleJason Tomlin and 3rd ADCNewport Tim Loggains.Practical Pistol: 1st ADC BentonJonathan Warner; 2nd LafayetteCounty SO; Charles Lamb 3rd ADCORCU Charles Couch.BasketballFive teams competed: PulaskiCounty SO, Little Rock PD, ADCOuachita River, ADC Cummins, andADC Complex. The winners werefollows: 3rd place Little Rock PD,2nd place ADC Cummins; 1stplace ADC Complex The finalgame’s score was 31 to 32.SoftballAn ADC combined team won 1stplace in the softball tournament. Seepictures and article on Page 28.The ADC took 1st place overall thisyear. The Pine Bluff Police Departmentwon 2nd place overall andLewisville/Stamps earned 3 rd placeoverall.Congratulations to all of the winners!Time to pre-register for Arkansas Police Olympics Fall GamesNow that the summer Arkansas PoliceOlympics are over, it’s time forcompetitors to set their sights on the fallgames.Here are some of the planned events:Bowling, Sept. 18, 6:45 p.m. in ConwayGolf, Sept, 19, 9:00 a.m.. The golftournament is AM ONLY with a total of22 teams.Bass Fishing Tournament, Sept. 20,,at first safe light to 2:30 p.m. at LakeDeGray, Arlie Moore landing.Shooting Contest, Oct. 4, 9 a.m.,Ouachita River Correctional UnitRange, 9 a.m.Shooting Contest, Oct. 11, 9 a.m.at Grimes/McPherson Unit RangeTo pre-register for any of theseevents, please visitwww.arkansaspoliceolympics.org.“I think it’s the mark of a greatplayer to be confident in toughsituations.”— John McEnroe, Americantennis player 7 winner of 17Grand Slam titles, 77 careersingle titles, and 77 doubles titles

Page 30ADC AdvocateADCTRAININGIn-Service Training ProtocolThe Training Academywishes to welcome staff to In-Service Training. The academystrives to promote a professionalenvironment during your learningexperience.Listed below is appropriateattire for In-Service class participation.Shirt —button up or pull over(please, nothing derogatory, offensiveor inappropriate for professionalcorrectional staff, no T-shirts, nosports team shirts).Shirt and TieSlacks—NO DENIM, no holes orfrayed edges.Dress/Pantsuit—(please, nothing seethrough, sleeveless or low cut.Length should be professional andappropriate for professional correctionalstaff)Shoes—(no flip flops, sandals, tennisshoes or house slippers).Uniforms—must meet DepartmentguidelinesHeadgear—allowed only outside ofbuilding (no derogatory or offensivewording, symbols, etc.).Sweats/Shorts/Sport Warm-ups—will be considered appropriate onlyin classes containing physical activities– not during normal In-Serviceclasses.Smoking is not allowed on Academyproperty.Please observe break times andlunch periods.Cell phones or pagers need to be onvibrate or silent while in the classroom.Students arriving more than 15 minuteslate for the starting time of aclass, or more than 15 minutes latefrom a break/lunch will be dismissedfrom the class.JUNE TRAINING SCHEDULEDate Title Time Length Location2-6 First Responder 8 a.m. 40 hrs. TA2-6 Basic Horsemanship Class 8 a.m. 40 hrs. Wrightsville3 Administering Discipline 8 a.m. 4 hrs. TA3 Performance Evaluation 12:30 p.m. 4 hrs. TA3 Grievance Prevention and Handling 9 a.m. 6 hrs. LR-InterAgency4 Intro. to Computers & Internet Nav. 8 a.m. 4 hrs. HR4 eOMIS Training - Security 8 a.m. 4 hrs. HR5 Sexual Harassment/Sexual Misconduct 8 a.m. 5 hrs. TA5 Cultural Awareness 8 a.m. 4 hrs. HR5 Performance Evaluation 12:30 p.m. 4 hrs. HR5 Interpersonal Communications 9 a.m. 6 hrs. LR-InterAgency6 Structured Interviewing 8 a.m. 4 hrs. HR6 Basic Microsoft PowerPoint 12:30 p.m. 4 hrs. HR10 Interpersonal Communications 8 a.m. 8 hrs. TA10 Correctional Police Officer Firearms Training 8 a.m. 4 hrs. TA10 Advanced eOMIS -- Security 8 a.m. 4 hrs. HR11-12 Management Effectiveness 8:30 a.m. 16 hrs. TA11 eOMIS Training - Basic 8 a.m. 4 hrs. HR12 Basic Microsoft Outlook 12:30 p.m. 4 hrs. HR12 Fair Labor Standards Act 8 a.m. 4 hrs. HR12-13 The Human Element 9:00 p.m. 14 hrs. LR-InterAgency16-17 16 Hour Security for Non Security 8 a.m. 16 hrs. TA18-19 Introduction to Management 8 a.m. 16 hrs. TA19 eOMIS Training - Security 8 a.m. 4 hrs. HR19-20 The Human Element 8 a.m. 14 hrs. TA23-27 MIPS Information Technology Training 8 a.m. 40 hrs. TA24 Advanced Interpersonal Communication 8 a.m. 8 hrs. TA26 Grievance Prevention and Handling 8 a.m. 5 hrs. HR30 Basic Microsoft Word 8 a.m. 4 hrs. HRJULY TRAINING SCHEDULEDate Title Time Length Location1 Inmate Grievances 8 a.m. 4 hrs. HR1 Administering Discipline 8 a.m. 4 hrs. TA1 Performance Evaluation 12:30 p.m. 4 hrs. TA1 Using Microsoft Word 8 a.m. 4 hrs. HR1 Basic Microsoft Outlook 12:30 p.m. 4 hrs. HR2 Structured Interviewing 8 a.m. 4 hrs. HR3 Sexual Harassment/Sexual Misconduct 8 a.m. 5 hrs. TA3 Cultural Awareness 8 a.m. 4 hrs. HR3 Performance Evaluation 12:30 p.m. 4 hrs. HR8 Basic Microsoft PowerPoint 8 a.m. 4 hrs. HR8 Interpersonal Communications 8 a.m. 8 hrs. TA8 Grievance Prevention and Handling 9 a.m. 6 hrs. LR-InterAgency9 Fair Labor Standards Act 8 a.m. 4 hrs. HR9-10 Management Effectiveness 8 a.m. 16 hrs. TA10 Interpersonal Communications 9 a.m. 6 hrs. LR-InterAgency11 Bomb Training for Mail Handlers 8:30 a.m. 4 hrs. TA14-18 Correctional Security for Non-Security 8 a.m. 40 hrs. TA15 eOMIS Training -- Security 8 a.m. 4 hrs. HR17 eOMIS Training - Basic 8 a.m. 4 hrs. HR17-18 The Human Element 9 a.m. 14 hrs. LR-InterAgency21-25 MIPS—ADC Mental Health Certification I 8 a.m. 40 hrs. TA21-22 MIPS—Information Technology Training 8 a.m. 40 hrs. HR21-22 16 Hour Security for Non Security 8 a.m. 16 hrs. TA22 Correctional Police Officer Firearms Qualification 8 a.m. 4 hrs. TA22 Correctional Police Officer Firearms Qualification 1 p.m. 4 hrs. TA23-24 Introduction to Management 8 a.m. 16 hrs. TA24-25 The Human Element 9 a.m. 12 hrs. LR-InterAgency29 Identity Theft 8 a.m. 4 hrs. TA31 Grievance Prevention and Handling 8 a.m. 5 hrs. Central Office

May/June 2008 Page 31AUGUST TRAINING SCHEDULEDate Title Time Length Location1 CPO Training and Qualification 7 a.m. 4 hrs. TA1 Structured Interviewing 8 a.m. 4 hrs. HR4-8 MIPS First Responders 8 a.m. 40 hrs. TA4-8 MIPS Information Technology Training 8 a.m. 40 hrs. HR4 CPO Training and Qualification 7 a.m. 4 hrs. TA5 Administering Discipline 8 a.m. 4 hrs. TA5 Performance Evaluation 12:30 p.m. 4 hrs. TA5 CPO Training and Qualification 7 a.m. 4 hrs. TA5 Grievance Prevention and Handling 9 a.m. 6 hrs. LR-InterAgency6 CPO Training and Qualification 7 a.m. 4 hrs. TA6 Fair Labor Standards Act 8 a.m. 4 hrs. HR6-7 Management Effectiveness 8 a.m. 16 hrs. TA6-7 Emergency Preparedness 8 a.m. 16 hrs. TA7 Health & Safety Plan Training 8 a.m. 4 hrs. HR7 CPO Training and Qualification 7 a.m. 4 hrs. TA7 Cultural Awareness 8 a.m. 4 hrs. HR7 Performance Evaluation 12:30 p.m. 4 hrs. HR8 CPO Training and Qualification 7 a.m. 4 hrs. TA11-15 Basic Horsemanship 8 a.m. 40 hrs. Wrightsville12 Using Microsoft Word 8 a.m. 4 hrs. HR12 Basic Microsoft Outlook 12:30 p.m. 4 hrs. HR12 Sexual Harassment/Sexual Misconduct 8 a.m. 5 hrs. TA12 eOMIS Training - Security 8 a.m. 4 hrs. HR13 Interpersonal Communications 8 a.m. 8 hrs. TA13 Basic Microsoft Excel 8 a.m. 4 hrs. HR14 Advanced eOMIS 8 a.m. 4 hrs. HR14-15 The Human Element 9 a.m. 14 hrs. LR-InterAgency18-19 The Human Element 9 a.m. 14 hrs. TA19 Basic Microsoft PowerPoint 8 a.m. 4 hrs. HR20-21 Introduction to Management 8 a.m. 16 hrs. TA21 eOMIS Training - Basic 8 a.m. 4 hrs. HR25-26 16-Hour Security for Non Security 8 a.m. 16 hrs. TA25-29 MIPS Information Technology Training 8 a.m. 40 hrs. HR26 Slips, Trips and Falls 8 a.m. 4 hrs. HR27 Inmate Grievances 8 a.m. 4 hrs. HR28 Grievance Prevention and Handling 8 a.m. 5 hrs. HROPEN ENROLLMENT (Year round Classes)• Internet-Based e-Learning Classes. (for managers and supervisors only)Classes provided by National Institute of CorrectionsVisit www.nicic.org. *You must get approval from your Unit Trainer beforetaking any e-learning classes.• Open enrollment, Inter-Agency classes are offered to all staff membersin Little Rock. They vary in length.• Classes are also offered through the Criminal Justice Institute in Little Rock.Your unit trainer has more information about Criminal Justice Institute, Inter-Agency, E-learning and other classes."If you want to accomplish anything in life, you can't just sit back and hopeit will happen. You've got to make it happen."— Chuck Norris, actorADCCALENDARJune 200814 Flag Day15 Father's Day21 Summer beginsJuly 20084 Independence Day13-16 Southern StatesCorrectional Association39th Annual Conference,San Antonio, TX20-25 United States DeputyWardens Association63rd Annual Conference,Coralville, IowaAugust 20081-2 Arkansas State EmployeeAssociation 40thAnnual Conference, HotSprings8-13 American CorrectionalAssociation 138thCongress of Correction,New Orleans

ADC AdvocateEmployee NewsletterADC Mission Statement• To provide publicservice by carryingout the mandates ofthe courts.• To provide a safehumane environmentfor staff and inmates.• To provide programsto strengthen thework ethic.• To provide opportunitiesfor spiritual,mental and physicalgrowth.The ADC Advocate newsletter is published monthly by the Public InformationOffice for employees of the Arkansas Department of Correction. The publicationstrives to enhance communication and provide information on the developmentand achievements of this agency.All employees are encouraged to submit articles, comments, ideas, lettersand questions. The deadline for submission is tentatively set for the 15th of eachmonth for inclusion in that month’s publication.Please be aware that all submitted items will be subject to editing. However,every effort will be made to maintain the writer’s essential meaning.In addition, statements contained in the ADC Advocate are the personalviews of the authors and do not necessarily represent the opinion or policies ofthe Arkansas Department of Correction.The ADC Advocate is printed by the Arkansas Correctional Industries.Visit ADC on the Web:www.adc.arkansas.govADC AdvocateP.O. Box 8707Pine Bluff, AR 71611Phone: 870-267-6990Fax: 870-267-6244