DOC newsletter, Jan. 2002

DOCNEWSLETTER
News About the People of the Georgia Department of Corrections

Volume 1, Issue 1 January, 2002

7 DOC Employees Among Those Nominated for Prestigious Governor's Awards

The 4th Annual Governor's The intent of this program

Public Safety Awards Cere- is to recognize those men

mony was held on October and women who have

25, 2001. Although no one gone above and beyond

from the Department of the call of duty to protect

Corrections won this pres- the lives and property of

tigious award, there were the citizens of Georgia.

several who were nominated The Governor also be-

and are winners in our eyes. lieves that public safety

personnel who develop or

Former Governor Zell

enhance methods, tech-

Miller initiated the Gover- niques, or technology that

nor's Public Safety Awards significantly impacts op-

Program (GPSA) in 1998 to erations should be re-

provide an oppor-

warded for their

tunity for the men

outstanding job

and women in the

performance.

public safety fam-

ily to be recog-

Two categories

nized for out-

of awards have

standing service to

been established.

their communities and con- One award is for "Acts of

tributions to their profes- Heroism or Outstanding

sion. Former Governor Deeds Which Resulted in

Miller stated, "While we Saving Lives and Protect-

have appropriately honored ing Property;" and the

those who have fallen, I other award is for

would like to establish an "Outstanding Job Per-

organization that would also formance Which En-

honor those who by virtue hanced the Profession."

of their personal integrity Two recipients are se-

and determination make lected from each category.

public safety the respectable Each state agency is re-

and necessary profession it sponsible for determining

is." Governor Roy E. Bar- their own nominees and

nes committed to the con- forwarding them to the

tinuation of the GPSA pro- Governor.

gram when he became Gov-

ernor in 1999.

Talisha C. Moody saved 10-year-old boy after a swimming accident

Highlights Inside this Issue:

DOC NOMINEES

Budget Cuts

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The Department of Corrections submitted the name of Ms. Talisha Carter Moody, a counselor at Rogers State Prison, in the category of "Acts of Heroism." The quick thinking and action taken by Ms. Moody resulted in the saving of the life of a 10-year-old child. After a swimming accident, Ms. Moody performed CPR on the child, which she had learned in training conducted at the prison while at work.
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Corrections Lead- 3 ership Institute

Generosity of

4

GDC employees

DOC Trivia &

5

Computer Tips

Invest more in

6

your future

Worker's Compen- 6 sation

Recent Retire-

ments

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Budget Cuts: Keeping Things in Perspective
How many of you worked for state government in 1991? If so, you may remember Governor Miller called a special session of the General Assembly, significantly reduced agency budgets, and through a reduction-in-force, laid off many state employees. Six years later, in 1997, the Department's budget was reduced by $40 million, again through the elimination of programs and positions. Today, with a down turn in the economy, we're faced with new cuts.
In October, 2001 Governor Barnes issued a directive for all state agencies to reduce their state operating budgets. For Corrections, this eventually translated into a $24 million cut from the remainder of our current FY2002 budget and $30 million from next year's FY2003 funding. Budget reductions and hiring freezes are nothing new to us. We made it through them before, and will do so again.
Corrections met the budget reduction plan through several actions. First, some programs that were not yet implemented (like an increase in a few training programs for inmates) were postponed. Short delays in the addition of new beds at centers and prisons were also calculated. We will also save funds through freezes on some non-essential positions and delayed hires for others. Corrections also reduced some regular operating funds, held back some travel funds, and increased resident fees at diversion centers from $10 to $11 a day.
Each manager is aware of the reductions and the specific impact on their operation and programs, so please contact your manager if you have specific questions regarding fund reductions. Additional actions beyond the reductions approved by the Governor are not required. The impact we will feel most is the number of positions we are required to keep vacant in order to meet our target. This will be the Department's greatest challenge. However, the challenges to us as employees of the Department are no greater than those challenges faced by every other state, every business, and every family today. We must prioritize, keep things in perspective, and use resources wisely. It is the Governor's job to balance the state budget at a time when revenues are falling. He must balance all the interests of the State: education, public safety, economic development and social services. It is up to us, as employees of the Department of Corrections, to use the resources we have to do the very best we can to support the mission with which we are charged.

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

BUDGET FOR FY1993 THROUGH FY2002

$945 MIL.

$895 MIL.

$855 MIL.

$766 MIL.

$673 MIL.

$699 MIL. $671 MIL.

$644 MIL.

$563 MIL. $490 MIL.

Name the Newsletter
Welcome to the first edition of your newsletter. The front line officers and staff are the lifeblood of the Department of Corrections. Often, everyday exemplary actions are overlooked. The purpose of the newsletter is to highlight the work of those of you throughout the state. We would like for you, the employees, to name this newsletter (careful now!!). Please submit your suggestions to Peggy Ryan no later than February 28, 2002. The winner will receive a visit by Commissioner Wetherington, with lunch on him.

FY 1993 FY 1994 FY 1995 FY 1996 FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999 FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002

Mail your suggestions to Peggy Ryan, Director of Human Resources Division at 2 MLK, Jr. Dr., S.E.; Twin Towers-East; Room 754; Atlanta, Ga. 30334.

Corrections budget has increased by 93% in the past 10 years

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Corrections Leadership Institute-Preparing Us for the Future

The need for skilled leadership has never been more evident than today. The escalating concern for public safety, the constant change in our society and the "brain drain" associated with managerial attrition continue to present our organization with both challenges and opportunities. The Commissioner recognizes his responsibilities for ensuring our department has training to build leaders within our managerial ranks. As a result of his backing, the professional leadership development program, Corrections Leadership Institute (CLI), was designed exclusively for our managers in collaboration with the University of Georgia's Carl Vinson Institute of Government. Emphasis for participation is for warden, deputy warden, superintendent, chief probation officer, probation officer III and central office managers and directors. The Assistant Commissioner, Joe Ferrero, has also taken strong interest in the program. "I'm extremely proud of the hard work that has been done to create the Corrections Leadership Institute," said Ferrero. "We have a huge department with great people and an important mission. With CLI, we can ensure that we develop our best people into the top leaders we absolutely must have for Corrections' future."
CLI is comprised of three modules of three days each. Coursework includes Managers and Leaders: What's the Difference, Motivation for Organizational Effectiveness, Power and Accountability, Managing Group Decision Processes, Organization and Team Productivity, Leading a Diverse Workforce, Enhancing Managerial and Leadership Effectiveness, Systems-Thinking and Public Policy Analysis, and Ethics and Public Service. Participants are also required to develop a proposal for an innovative project to help improve the department.
The real value of the program can best be seen in the statements of some of the graduates. Sue Newman, Chief of the Canton Probation Office, stated: "It helped prepare me for future challenges in my career, with my staff and the department. I highly recommend it for all managers." When asked about CLI, Deputy Personnel Director Mike Long explained: "CLI provided me with a great opportunity to get to know and exchange ideas with managers from many parts of the agency. CLI was a rewarding experience. I was impressed with the program content and delivery as well as the many talented Corrections professionals who participated." If you are interested in CLI or one of the other management training programs offered by the department, talk to your manager or call the Training Section at 404-244-5182 for more information. Corrections is very proud of the following individuals who have graduated from Corrections Leadership Institute:

Joe Cafiero, Chief Probation Officer Savannah Probation Office
Chiquiti Dean, Probation Officer III Morrow Probation Office
Sharon Duffey, Superintendent Griffin Diversion Center
Gary Gibson, Probation Officer III Americus Probation Office
Carl Humphrey, Warden Rutledge State Prison
Mike Long, Deputy Personnel Director Central Personnel Administration
Vanessa O'Donnell, Warden Metro State Prison
George Smith, Asst. Region Director Central Region
Jack Griffin, Superintendent Western Probation Detention Center
Mathew Reeves, Asst. Superintendent West Georgia Boot Camp
Cynthia Lomax, Superintendent Gainesville Diversion Center
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Doug Underwood, Deputy Warden Mens State Prison
Larry Brooks, Superintendent Patten Probation Detention Center
D. K. Moses, Deputy Warden Ware State Prison
William Powell, Superintendent Macon Diversion Center
Mattie Gabriel, Probation Officer III Thomasville Probation Office
Lynn Baker, Probation Officer III Thomasville Probation Office
Sylvia Hill, Chief Probation Officer Lookout Mountain Circuit
Marlene Smith, Probation Officer III Greensboro Probation Office
Jan Gay, Probation Officer III Marietta Probation Office
Barry Thompson, Probation Officer III Louisville Probation Office
Rex Pair, Director Risk Reduction Services

Debra Slaughter, Probation Development Consultant, Programs Division
Cindy Schweiger, Director Central Personnel Administration
Kathy Seaboolt, Region Training Manager North Georgia Regional Training Academy
Marcia Chapman, Manager Probation Training Unit
Forrest Givson, Accountant II Accounting/Payroll Division
Mark Guzzi, Supervising Counsel Legal Office
Scheree Lipscomb, Director Women's/Juvenile Services
Lester Herndon, Deputy Warden Walker State Prison
Lyneath Polite, Asst. Superintendent Savannah Women's Transitional Ctr.
(Continued on page 6)
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Governor's Award Nominees ( ) Continued from front page

The nominees submitted for the Outstanding Job Performance category were Houston Judicial Circuit probation officers Todd Shepherd and Todd Garrett (submitted as one nominee), Hays State Prison Deputy Warden Roy Edgerton, Dooly State Prison Fire Chief Ricky Hudson, Management Development Unit Manager Truett Goodwin, and Georgia Diagnostic & Classification Prison Fire Chief Thomas Ingram.

Officer Todd Shepherd and Officer Todd Garret were responsible for several high profile arrests within the Houston Judicial Circuit. Once, in a routine warrant check, a probationer with an outstanding warrant was brought in and after questioning admitted to a murder in the area. In another incident, the officers were making routine field visits and discovered U.S. Marshal's property in the possession of a probationer. This was part of a larger crime spree in the Warner Robins area. Another time, on a separate field visit the officers found a revolver, cocaine, and drug money in the possession of a probationer.

Todd Garrett (L) and Todd Shepherd (R) helped solve a crime spree in the Warner Robins area

Roy T. Edgerton, Deputy Warden, does an exceptional job of managing the security aspects of Hays State Prison. Monthly shakedowns have increased over what is required, allowing the prison to have a reduction in the use of force as well as assaults and other serious incidents. Under his direction, the facility maintains security and routinely passes all quarterly audits in an exemplary fashion. Hays SP is a close security prison housing some of Georgia's toughest and longest-serving inmates.

Roy T. Edgerton is a leader in close security prison operations

Under the leadership of Fire Chief Ricky Hudson, the Inmate Fire Department at Dooly State Prison responded to a crash of a National Guard transport plane in a field in Dooly County which killed 21 passengers aboard. Since he was the first to respond, Chief Hudson was the Incident Commander until the Military Crash Team arrived on the scene. Chief Hudson's quick response time and maintenance of the crash site for the duration of the recovery operations provided the military the support needed in keeping the site safe, secure and protected from unnecessary outside intervention.
Generosity of DOC Employees Shines Through Again

Fire Chief Ricky Hudson was one of the first to arrive on the scene of a military plane crash

The Charitable Contributions Program for Corrections had a very good year, particularly considering the contributions made outside the program as a result of September 11th. The employees of our department contributed $87,887 in this year's program which is an increase of $13,107 over last year's contributions. Our generosity will benefit many citizens across our state. DOC employees also reached into their wallets and purses to help victims of the 9/11 disaster. Immediately following the events of September 11th, Jeff Lacks, Victim's Services Manager, initiated an effort to collect funds for the benefit of the victims. Employees from our department quickly pulled together and contributed $3,939.

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Governor's Award Nominees (Continued from page 4)

Truett Goodwin, Manager of the Management Development Unit, has over 20 years of experience with Corrections. Mr. Goodwin was primarily responsible for creating and implementing a continuum of management development programs, which range from new supervisor training to a comprehensive leadership program for experienced departmental managers. These programs provide Corrections employees with specific training on all aspects of supervision, management and leadership. This training extends beyond development for leaders and includes a program where eligible departmental managers may attain a Masters in Public Administration degree in a departmentally sponsored program.
Truett Goodwin is constantly enhancing DOC leadership programs
Under the direction of Fire Chief Thomas S. Ingram, the fire station at the Georgia Diagnostic & Classification Prison responds to more fire and motor vehicle accident calls than the other six Butts County stations. Due in large part to the leadership and dedication of Chief Ingram, the GDCP Fire Station is an integral part of the Fire Service in Butts, Lamar, Spalding, and Monroe Counties. He is responsible for many saves to both life and property. Equally impressive is that Chief Ingram has been able to accomplish so much with an all-volunteer inmate staff. He has met all requirements for certification as a Paramedic and did so at his own expense. He also earned his GEMA Hazardous Materials Awareness Instructor certification this past Butts County depends on Fire year.
Chief Thomas Ingram's inmate fire crew to save lives and property

DOC TRIVIA:

1) Georgia leads the nation in adults under correctional supervision (jail, prison, probation and parole). What is the ratio of adult offenders in Georgia? A. 1 in 15 adults is under correctional supervision. B. 1 in 150 adults is under correctional supervision. C. 1 in 1,500 adults is under correctional supervision. D. 1 in 15,000 adults is under correctional supervision.

2) With over 6,000 inmates serving life sentences, Georgia has more

life-sentenced inmates than _______ other states have total inmates?

A. 5

C. 15

B. 10

D. 20

3) Where does Georgia rank nationally in average standard proba-

tion caseload size?

A. Second

C. Sixth

B. Fourth

D. Eighth

Computer Problems Got You Down? Here Are Some Helpful Hints!!!

1)

Backup files regularly.

2)

Keep computer surfaces, keyboards and monitors

clean.

3)

Static electricity erases disks and harms computers,

so touch something after walking across carpet.

4)

Avoid eating and drinking while working on com-

puters.

5)

Magnets will erase floppy disks if they come in con-

tact with each other.

6)

Don't bring in or email files from home. They could

contain a virus.

7)

Protect yourself by logging off when you leave the

computer.

8)

Use a mouse pad not the desktop. Bits of dirt and

dust will affect mouse operation.

9)

Shut down the computer using the shutdown com-

mand not just the power switch.

10) If you have hardware problems, call the OIT Help

Desk at (404) 651-5555.

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Invest More in Your Future: Watch Your Savings Grow!

Great News!! Effective January 1, 2002 the law on Deferred Compensation changed to allow larger individual investments. You are permitted to invest in both the 401K and the 457 plans simultaneously. You can contribute as little as $15 per pay period or as much as $11,000 a year to each plan. If you are over 50, you may also invest an additional $1,000 in each plan. Enrollment or changes to your existing plan are easy. Stop by your local personnel office today and make an investment in your future.

Account Value in Thousands
$250 $200 $150
$100 $50 $0

Contributing $25 More Semi-monthly Greatly Increases Savings By Age 60

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$75 Semi-monthly

Worker's Compensation: Corrections Has a New Program

The state has a new program called the Workers' Compensation Coordinated Care Program which is managed by Gaston Loughlin, Inc. This company manages the medical care for employees who are injured or become ill as a result of a work-related situation. As of January 1, DOC is participating in the new program. This organization is committed to working with DOC to reduce workplace

injuries and illness; however, when they occur, its goal is to provide the most appropriate and highest quality medical care and services available in the most efficient manner. Gaston Loughlin has a large network of physicians and case managers across the state to help employees in getting the necessary treatment.

Corrections Leadership Institute Graduation List (Continued from page 3)

Jacci Alexander, Probation Officer III Savannah Probation Office

Christie Hudson, P. O. III Columbus Probation Office

Did You Know?

Linda Silva, Regional Compliance/

HAVING PROBLEMS WITH YOUR COMPUTER?

Sarah Lamar, Assistant. Health Ser-

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RECENT RETIREMENTS: Thanks for Your Years of Service!
Retirements in state government and our agency are increasing as the baby boomers hit retirement age. By 2006, 12% of our current workforce will be eligible for retirement. There will be increasing opportunities for younger staff and challenges to management to ensure the development and success of a trained workforce.

The following list includes the employees who retired in September, 2001, through November, 2001. We wish these employees the very best in their new endeavors. Recent retirements are as follows:

Effective September, 2001: Nathan E. Gill, GD&CP Alton L. Bradford, GSP Jimmy L. Hughes, GSP James C. Payne, Mens SP Thomas M. Tomlin, Jr., Coastal SP Willie E. Wilkins, Coastal SP Annie P. Harris, Augusta SMP James E. Hudmon, Sr., Burruss CTC Leonard Curvis Sutton, Lee SP Barbara A. Mayfield, Metro SP Horace Thomas, Augusta SMP James Lawrence Akins, Colwell PDC Jackie T. Lunsford, Western PO
Effective October , 2001: Milton Miller, Jr., Food Distribution Unit Charles Acree, Arrendale SP Judy C. Smith, Arrendale SP Alma Anderson King, Arrendale SP Johnny L. King, Georgia SP Ronald L. Stanfield, Georgia SP Freddie L. Clay, Georgia SP Sewell. Beasley, Rogers SP

Beulah B. Fleming, Scott SP Carl A. Thompson, Coastal SP Patsy C. Thomas, Dodge SP James R. Edge, Dodge SP James E. Passmore, Dodge SP Joe Beaman, Valdosta SP Cary G. Moseley, Wayne SP Charles D. Ammons, Ware SP Clifford W. Turner, Clayton DC
Effective November, 2001: Janice U. Sammons, Joe Kennedy Farm Gerald Henry, Joe Kennedy Farm Emily T. Arnold, Health Services Loren Moores, N. Ga. Corrections Academy James R. Fountain, S.E. Regional Office Charles E. Kerns, Arrendale SP Riley S. Powell, GD&CP William K. Barnes, GD&CP Grady O. Boyette, Georgia SP Elbert Spivey, Rogers SP Derril Waters, Rogers SP Nathaniel Williams, Mens SP George H. Griffin, Mens SP

Edward P. Radney, Jr. Mens SP Patricia J. Youmans, Bostick SP Fielding C. Fleming, West Central SP James E. Nabors, Coastal SP Daniel C. Nuckolls, Jr., Lookout Mtn. PO Frankie M. Bilingslea, Atlanta PO Francis J. Murphy, Coastal SP Michael E. Turner, Augusta SMP Melvin J. Smith, Wayne SP Joseph W. Wilkes, Montgomery SP Harold G. Nix, Hays SP Larry R. Braddy, Telfair SP Elaine W. Lewis, Smith SP Bobby E. Turpin, Rome PO Bernice Mitchell, Smith SP Robert E. Payton, Savannah Mens TC Sidney W. Scott, Jr., Savannah Mens TC Glynn B. Melton, Central PDC Calvin B. Wilson, Treutlen PDC Mary L. Williams, Atlanta PO Karen H. Payton, Atlanta PO

Twice the Citizen
DOC Employees Serve the State and Nation
During the recent holidays when family togetherness was the central theme, a number of members of our departmental family were away serving in the military. Since the 9/11 attack, 121 Corrections employees who are in the National Guard and Reserves were deployed. Today, 76 of our employees still serve in locations around the world. Of all the hardships they continue to suffer, the most difficult is to be deprived of the comfort of home and loved ones. For the citizen-soldier their loneliness extends to missing the daily job and their co-workers.
Thanks to each of you who have a co-worker deployed, for you are taking up the slack. Thanks to the families of the deployed for their sacrifices. Most importantly, thanks to our deployed employees for their special efforts in protecting this nation we love, making it strong and bringing us together. You are making this department very, very proud.

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Corrections Leadership Institute Graduate List (Continued from page 6)

Cheyenne Pucket, Superintendent Gateway Diversion Center

Lindy Clark, Superintendent Alcovy Diversion Center

Brian Stanford, Division Manager Georgia Correctional Industries

Hilton Hall, Warden Central State Prison

Bill Crusenberry, Director Training Section

Ricky Jackson, Deputy Warden Baldwin State Prison

Wayne Dozier, Probation Officer III Jackie Kelsey, Supervisor

Donaldsonville Probation Office

Inmate Classification

Angela Elliott, Chief PO Lawrenceville Probation Office

Terry Duffey, Deputy Warden Ga. Diagnostic & Classification Prison

Joy Goolsby, Planner II Probation Division

Dwight Hambrick, Warden Hays State Prison

Betty Lance, Deputy Warden Metro State Prison

Mike Phillips, Superintendent Treutlen Probation Boot Camp

Sue Newman, Chief Probation Officer Randy Tillman, Warden

Canton Probation Office

Coastal State Prison

Scott Poitevint, Manager Financial Services

Scott Chitwood, Chief Probation Officer Mountain Judicial Circuit

Teddy Rewis, Warden

Veronica Cox, Probation Officer III

Burruss Correctional Training Center Atlanta Judicial Circuit

Phillip Cherry, Probation Officer III Larry Shaw, Probation Officer III

Fayetteville Probation Office

Dougherty Judicial Circuit

Sybil O'Neal, Budget Officer Administration Division

Larry Scott, Chief Probation Officer Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit

Ken Nash, Budget Officer Administration Division

Stan Cooper, Chief Probation Officer Cherokee Judicial Circuit

Bill Shelton, Manager Georgia Corrections Academy

Glen Davis, Chief Probation Officer Southern Judicial Circuit

Eleanor Brown, Program Consultant Howard Pridgen, Probation Officer III

Office of Health Services

Oconee Judicial Circuit

Mirla Bigda, Supervising Counsel Legal Office

Julia Musgrove, Chief Probation Officer Middle Judicial Circuit

Arthur Stewart, Chief PO Hinesville Probation Office

Travis Kennedy, Accounting Manager Accounting Manager

Victor Walker, Warden Macon State Prison

Scott Kimball, Property Control Manager

Thalrone Williams, Warden Rivers State Prison

Faye Tate, Asst. Health Services Adm. Office of Health Services

This newsletter is available on the web at www.dcor.state.ga.us

Tim Williams, Academy Operations Manager, Training Section
Jan Roulain, Manager Special Investigations
Cheryl McKinley, Deputy Warden Rivers State Prison
Tim Ward, Warden Johnson State Prison
Dennis Brown, Deputy Warden Augusta Correctional/Medical Prison
Greg Tanner, Unit Manager Hays State Prison
Cliff Kennedy, Superintendent Southeast Probation Detention Center
Samuel Lacy, Unit Manager Macon State Prison
David White, Chief Probation Officer Alapaha Judicial Circuit
Mark Melton, Regional Compliance Training Coordinator/S.E. Region
Berry Barfield, Chief Probation Officer Pataula Judicial Circuit
Ricky S. Bryan, Probation Officer III Tifton Probation Office
Patricia Smith, Chief Probation Officer Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit
Frank Sagnibene, Chief Probation Ofc. Flint Judicial Circuit
Chris Moore, Field Service Specialist Probation Division
Doug Cloud, Chief Probation Officer Atlanta South Unit
Those with stories of interest should contact:
Peggy Ryan, Director Human Resources Division
Phone: 404-656-4603 Fax: 404-463-3324 E-Mail:
ryanp00@dcor.state.ga.us