NH Department of Corrections rolls out Axion body-worn cameras

read more…: NH Department of Corrections rolls out Axion body-worn cameras

“Every day, NHDOC officers come to work in a challenging environment and do extremely difficult work,” said Commissioner Helen Hanks. “The deployment of body-worn and in-vehicle cameras underscores the department’s commitment to safety and to ensure increased transparency. Deploying these cameras aims to improve overall staff and resident safety by proactively mitigating assaultive or disruptive behavior and creating a positive effect on interaction.”

Spirit of giving: Progressive Pathways program participants pay it forward

read more…: Spirit of giving: Progressive Pathways program participants pay it forward

To that end, the New Hampshire Department of Corrections Progressive Pathways program at the New Hampshire Correctional Facility for Women recently donated handmade knitted hats, scarves, blankets, and 180 pairs of socks to the Families in Transition Family Place Resource Center and Shelter.

Small fires, flooding part of disturbance at State men’s prison; 1 inmate and 1 employee suffered minor injury

read more…: Small fires, flooding part of disturbance at State men’s prison; 1 inmate and 1 employee suffered minor injury

The root cause of the disturbance remains unknown at this time and the situation remains under investigation by the Department. The Close Custody Unit remains in a relative state of lock-down with limited movement by residents, while all remaining units within the NH State Prison for Men continue to operate as normal.

First time in NH history: DOC Granite State High School teacher nominated for Teacher of the Year

read more…: First time in NH history: DOC Granite State High School teacher nominated for Teacher of the Year

The New Hampshire Department of Corrections (NHDOC) is pleased to announce for the first time in its history, a teacher from Granite State High School, located inside the prison walls, is a nominee for the NH Department of Education’s Teacher of the Year 2020.

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