Department Overview

​​​​Mission

Protect the public, our staff, and those in our care.

Provide opportunities for positive change and growth.​

Promote, inform, and educate others about our programs and successes.

Partner and collaborate with community service providers and other criminal justice groups.​

Vision

To achieve excellence in correctional ​practices while fostering safety for all.

Guiding Principles​

Integrity: Act ethically, transparently, and honestly.

Teamwork: Strengthen partnerships and build community.

Respect: Appreciate varied perspectives and treat everyone with dignity.

Accountability: Comply with the law, uphold high standards, and strive for positive outcomes.

Evidence-Based Results: Use research and data to inform decision-making and achieve meaningful impact.

Priorities

SAFETY

We are dedicated to creating and sustaining safe environments for all. By reducing risk, following consistent procedures, and sharing responsibility for safety, we strengthen our ability to protect people and communities, improve outcomes, and accomplish our mission.

WELLNESS

We recognize every person's ​well-being is essential to both their own success and the long-term success of the agency. By fostering a culture of wellness—physical, emotional, and  psychological—we promote resilience, reduce recidivism and burnout, and support healthier environments.

COLLABORATION

We are committed to working together across divisions, disciplines, and with partners—including families of residents, community providers, and others who support successful reentry—to deliver consistent, evidence-based correctional interventions.

CONSISTENCY

We commit to applying strategic priorities consistently across all areas of the agency to promote alignment and unity.