The GDC Eagle, Dec. 2005

THE GDC EAGLE
"Soaring to Greater Heights of Excellence"
Volume 4, Issue 2

GDC Heroes go to the rescue in Katrina's aftermath

Monday, August 29, 2005, was a devastating day for residents in other duties asked of them. These teams performed their duties in a

Alabama, Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast when Hurricane professional manner, representing GDC's tradition of excellence.

Katrina came ashore near New Orleans. Little did the employees of

the Georgia Department of Corrections realize the impact this hurricane would have on them.

Edward Howard, along with employees of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Georgia State Patrol, left Atlanta on September 2,

2005 as the advance intelligence team. Their mission was to gather

27 GDC employees were deployed to various locations to assist the information regarding the current state of affairs and the needs of

victims of this devastating storm. Essentially, GDC assembled sup- Law Enforcement in the areas that GDC would be assisting.

plies and equipment in support of GDC employees and Georgia Bu-

reau of Investigations, Georgia State Patrol, Pardons and Parole and Department of Natural Resource employees serving in the relief ef- Probation Team One was sent to New Orleans on September 3, 2005

fort.

and returned on September 15, 2005. Their mission was to aid the

people of Louisiana and law enforcement agencies in the aftermath

The 27 GDC team members deployed were:

of Hurricane Katrina. This group was sworn in as Louisiana State Police Special Officers with full arrest powers. This team worked

Advance Scout Edward Howard

alongside members of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Georgia

Team One Body Reclamation Team consisted of Jeff Wessel, Kevin Britt, Jason Wilson, Scotty Abercrombie, Ronald Parson, Pat Finnerty, Phil Kirksey, Ronnie Harris and James Jordan.

State Patrol and Department of Natural Resources. For the first four days of the mission, the group was divided into day and night shifts. The day shift was assigned a Georgia State Patrolman to patrol I-55 and I-12 in the Hammond-Ponchatoula, LA area. Law Enforcement

Team Two Body Reclamation Team consisted of Keith Lank, was the primary goal. The night shift patrolled the Slidell-

Andy Clack, Jimmy Howard, Dwayne McIntyre, Jason Kellett, Covington, LA area to deter looting or disruption. The remainder of

Adam Doss, and Chris Reeves.

their deployment, they were assigned as armed escorts for body re-

Probation Team One consisted of Mike Kraft, Robin Coile, Robert covery teams in New Orleans. Team Leader Mike Kraft stated, "The

Friend, Wesley Willis, Kevin Johnson, Wayne Cloud, Rod Johnson, success of our team was a direct result of the team members who not

Chris Cooper, Isreal Fowler and Derek Gilbert.

only volunteered but also followed through with their commitment

to get the job done. They brought credit to themselves and the State

of Georgia as well as this department". This group of employees went into harm's way and came out un-

scathed. They provided security, patrolled highways and interstates, assisted in body recovery, served as armed escorts as well as many

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Probation Team One
Derrick Gilbert, Mike Kraft, Rod Johnson, Wesley Wills, Robert Friend, Kevin Johnson, Wayne Cloud, Chris Cooper, Isreal Fowler and Robin Cole

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

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Hurricane Katrina Information (con't); Hancock S.P. Aid; Commissioner's Message
Hometown Heroes
PERW Recognition
PERW Recognition continued
Telework
Impact Georgia
Probation Op's. Mission Statement; Special Ops Heroes; Community of Hope Graduation

Page 9 - Blood Drive; Education Initiative Page 10 - Move-Over Law;
Correctional Peace Officers Foundation Page 11 - Facility Happenings Page 12 - Fitness Page Page 13 - Guide Dog Returns; HR Corner Page 14 - Retirements Page 15 - Retirements; Promotions Page 16 - Mission, Vision, Core Values

GDC Heroes go to the rescue in Katrina's aftermath (con't.)
Team One and Team Two of the Body Reclamation Team were sent to Biloxi, MS on September 10, 2005 and returned on September 18, 2005. Their mission was to aid in the recovery of bodies and assist in the identification process. These teams conducted daily searches for victims killed by the hurricane. They worked alongside members of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Georgia State Patrol. One team member stated that they were glad that our Department sent officers to the Gulf Coast Region to assist the people affected by Hurricane Katrina.
Each of these missions was approved through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which supplied the funding for these operations. Each deployed employee also had to receive vaccinations recommended by the Center for Disease Control prior to departure.
In addition to our out-of-state mission, GDC employees were put into duty at Dobbins Air Force Base, the Cobb County Civic Center and at GEMA Headquarters. These employees were used primarily to assist in the movement of Louisiana residents to local impact shelters.
These employees, and all that participated in this deployment, should be commended. They went into areas not knowing what to expect and returned with the honor of knowing they did their part in aiding the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The victims will never forget the aid they received during this devastation.

Commissioner's Message
Teammates:
I have had the privilege of serving alongside you as your Commissioner for two years and I want to again thank you for your selfless service this past year. Probation Officers with large caseloads getting the job done, Correctional Officers performing their vital mission while being short on staff and support staff assisting our field personnel in performance of their missions. Thank you all for a job well done!
Please keep our fellow citizens in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi in your thoughts and prayers as they struggle to recover from the hurricane season. I want to thank all those who participated in aiding our fellow citizens trying to recover and start anew. Your professionalism in support of recovery efforts after Hurricane Katrina has made me very proud.
We have all had a busy and productive year. The upcoming holidays will give us a well-deserved chance to be together with family and friends. Of course, we must always remember to be safe. Each of you are too important to me.

Hancock State Prison staff raised over $1,500.00 to aid its sister Corrections agency in Louisiana. The prison staff hosted a car wash, a hot dog luncheon and collected donations between shifts at the prison.

Finally, please keep our teammates who are deployed in the military in your thoughts and prayers. Embrace and support their families. The holiday seasons are a difficult time to be away from loved ones.

GDC Employees also donated non-perishable food items, baby food and formula, diapers, clothing and personal hygiene products as well.
"We appreciate their teamwork and compassion for fellow Corrections employees in Louisiana," said Commissioner DonHancock State Prison staff at Car Wash ald. "Their contributions will help make a difference for families who are in need at this time".

Your accomplishments this past year have been outstanding. I cannot tell you how proud I am of this team and the magnificent job you are doing. You demonstrate more and more each day that you are truly unsung heroes of Georgia! Thank you for continuing to make our community a safe place to live.
God bless you and your families during the holiday season.
One Team!

Several local merchants also contributed to this fundraising effort.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

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HOMETOWN HEROES

On a typical Monday morning at work, we always come into the office and greet each other with the usual question of how was your weekend? Well, after tentatively listening to PO Craig Milledge of the Albany Probation Office tell some of the events of his weekend, he nonchalantly mentioned what else had happened over the weekend. This is his story, as told to co-worker Linda D. Oliver:

"On Saturday morning, 4/30/05 at approximately 1:50 a.m., I was at home asleep when I heard the squeal of tires and a crash. There is an exit ramp to a major

highway about 200 ft. from my back door. I got out of bed and stood on my back porch, but I did not see or hear anything. Two cars also passed by but kept going

as if everything was normal. Since I was in a deep sleep, I dismissed this as possibly a dream and was going back to bed. However, I decided to get dressed and just

drive down the highway to look for anything. Just as I was about to enter the highway from the exit ramp, I saw skid marks

across the road and a vehicle down the steep embankment with one headlight sitting there. You could not see much else

due to the darkness. I parked on the shoulder of the highway, grabbed my flashlight and put my State Probation Officer ID

vest on. As I walked toward the vehicle, there were a lot of items and debris spread about. That is also when I saw two

bodies lying on the ground about 10 ft. away from each other. I ran over to the 1st person who was an adult white male

lying on his side in a twisted manner. He was not moving but I could tell he was conscious and breathing. I began talking

to him and he moved his lips but no sound came out. I asked where was he in pain and what his name was, but he still

could not make words. I had already begun dialing 911, giving the dispatcher the location of the accident, when I ran over

to the second person. She was an adult white female lying next to a Chevrolet Tahoe that looked as if it had overturned

several times. I assumed that both people had been ejected from the vehicle during the accident. She was lying on her back

with both knees up. I asked if she was in pain. She responded by saying her `pelvis hurts' and she could `hardly breathe'. I

relayed this back to the dispatcher. I told the female that everything would be okay and to not move because help was com-

ing. I checked the interior of the badly damaged vehicle for other occupants but did not see anyone. I asked the female if

there were other people in the vehicle and she said `no'. I again told her that everything will be okay and to not move and

ran back to the male. He tried to talk but his words were garbled. I touched his hand and told him to squeeze mine if he felt

it. He squeezed my hand and continued to try to talk. I finally realized that he was trying to say, `Is Hope okay'? This is

when I discovered what the female's name was. I told him that she was okay which appeared to put a sense of relief on his

face. He then tried to move but was struggling. I told him to stop moving and put my hand in his to which he squeezed

Probation Officer

again. I stayed with him because he appeared to be in the worst condition. I heard the sirens and told the male that help would be here any minute and everything would be okay. Three police units arrived at the same time and the first officer

Craig Milledge

began talking to the male asking him how old he was and where was he hurt. The other officers attended to the female.

The male still could not verbally communicate but was still trying to move. The officer told him to stop moving also. EMS

arrived and both occupants were taken to the hospital in two separate ambulances. The first Police Officer said that if I had not come and investigated, it was

possible that these people would have gone undiscovered for a long time".

Because of Mr. Milledge's selfless act, dedication and commitment to helping others, he saved the lives of two people. We are proud to work with someone who goes beyond the call of duty to help people. The staff at Albany Probation Office and the citizens of Albany are very lucky to have someone of Mr. Milledge's caliber in their community.

Iron City Resident Honored for Heroism
Governor Perdue announced the winners for this year's Public Safety Awards at a ceremony in their honor on Wednesday, October 26, 2005, at the Georgia Public Safety and Training Center in Forsyth, Georgia. Iron City resident Mary L. Price, Correctional Officer II from Calhoun State Prison, is one of this year's recipients for the Act of Heroism Award. Each year, the Governor selects winners in the categories of Outstanding Contribution to Profession and Act of Heroism for the state.
On October 8, 2004 Officer Price was driving to work when she noticed an automobile accident. Officer Price approached the enflamed, overturned utility vehicle then used her cell phone to report the accident to the 911 Operator. Officer Price then pulled the driver to safety just seconds before the truck exploded, killing the other three workers.
Once law enforcement and EMT personnel arrived, Officer Price was asked to stay on the scene so that she could get some closure in knowing she did all she could to save the lives of all those involved. While she was unable to save three of the victims, one young man and his family are extremely grateful she was there that day.
"Officer Price acted without any thought of injury to herself when she saw her fellow man in need," said Corrections Commissioner James E. Donald. "I believe she is truly deserving of this heroism award."
Correctional Officer
Mary Price began her career with the Department of Corrections on January 2, 2001 as a Correctional Officer at Calhoun Mary Price and Governor Perdue State Prison. She and her husband Ernest have two sons, Nicholas and Makel.
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GDC's best honored during National Public Employee Recognition Week
The week of May 2 - 8, 2005 was Public Employee Recognition Week (PERW) across the United States. Various GDC locations sponsored a number of events to show their appreciation for hard work and dedication. Events included picnics, blood drives, scavenger hunts and various other contests. This was a time for the managers and supervisors to show their appreciation to their employees.
Governor Sonny Perdue presented awards in eight categories at a ceremony on Tuesday, May 3, 2005, at the Georgia World Congress Center, honoring state employees who made outstanding contributions. Awards were presented in the following eight categories: Community Service; Customer Service; Heroism; Humanitarian; Innovations/Suggestions; Leadership, Safety and Team.

GCI Corporate Safety Team

The GCI Corporate Safety Team was a State Winner in the category of Safety. The team consisted of Gerry Barron, Paul Croft, Larry Defloria, Lynda Finks, Dave Hess, Dewayne Howard, Barbara Ray, Steve Spivey, Brian Stanford and Ray Yawn. As a result of this team's actions, total accidents, incidents and illnesses have been reduced by 40%. This was accomplished by a multifaceted approach on collecting data, reviewing work processes, job safety analysis and training.

Larry Brown of Fire Services received Honorable Mention in the category of Heroism. Mr. Brown serves the city of Abbeville as Volunteer Fire Chief. During a call, Mr. Brown extricated an unconscious Police Officer from a burning vehicle, thus saving the officer's life.

Mary Ellen Proffitt Barnes of Ware State Prison received Honorable Mention in the category of Humanitarian for her work as a foster parent. She has provided a home for approximately 25 foster persons, both men and women, ranging in age from 17 to 65 since 1986.

Larry Brown

Officer Mary Ellen Proffitt Barnes

The GDC Specialized Supervision Unit Counseling Team received Honorable Mention in the category of Team. The team consisted of Temekia Bailey, Debra Crenshaw, Patricia DagueCreech, Nathaniel Davis, Stacey Grant-Williams and Clinton Miles. The mission of this team is to help build a safer Georgia through the delivery of research based programming directed toward reducing offender recidivism. In 2004, this team's efforts resulted in over 10,000 treatment hours, 650 counseling sessions and 5,830 related contacts.

GDC Specialized Supervision Unit Counseling Team

Stephen H. Jackson of the Cumming Probation Office was a State Level Nominee in the category of Community Service. Mr. Jackson was an instrumental part in the construction of a 4-mile single-track mountain bike trail at Central Park in Forsyth County. Through Mr. Jackson's efforts, this project was completed two years ahead of schedule and was selected as the Community Service Project of the Year at the Community Service Awards in Forsyth, Georgia.

Chaplain Susan F. Bishop was a State Level Nominee in the category of Customer Service. Chaplain Bishop is credited with initiating a comprehensive seminary internship program, which trains 20 - 25 seminarians each year with practical field experience. In addition, when the Chaplaincy programs were threatened, she initiated a plan that resulted in securing a $300,000.00 grant from the Woodruff Foundation. This grant has been used to enhance the Chaplaincy program at Metro State Prison.
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GDC's best honored during National Public Employee Recognition Week (con't)
Gene Quinn of the Office of Information Technology was a State Level Nominee in the category of Innovations/Suggestions. Mr. Quinn initiated and spearheaded an effort to transition the GDC Public Website to alternative open-source software that saved GDC over $120,000.00 in up-front fees.
Paul Lindner of the Special Operations Division was a State Level Nominee in the category of Leadership. Mr. Lindner coordinates large and detailed logistic requirements to ensure the mission required equipment is ordered, received, inventoried, warehoused, maintained and issued. The safety and success of the unit's missions are directly linked to Mr. Lindner's uncompromising attention to detail and commitment.
The following GDC employees were nominated in the category of Community Service: Bradley Scott Chitwood, Diane Clay-Wilcox, Derris Delk, Frank Mincey, Joseph Troy Shuman and Kim Smith.
The following GDC employees were nominated in the category of Customer Service: Charles Estes, Ken Haines, Donald T. Lowe, Cozetta Mullis, Georgia Nance, Eric Sisouvanh, Robyn Strickland and Ann Thomas.
The following GDC employees were nominated in the category of Heroism: Cory Beggs, Central GA Corrections Academy Staff, Jimmy Jackson, Geneva Pugh, Gerry Michael Turner, Valdosta State Prison CERT Team, Whitworth Parole Center 2nd Shift.
The following GDC employees were nominated in the category of Humanitarian: Aurelia Brantley, Talithia Bryant, Lisa Johnson and Ivanda Spivey.
The following GDC employees were nominated in the category of Innovations/Suggestions: Aqua Barber, Jeff Binion, Latorsha Carter, Kay Cook, Amie Deal, Kenneth Dorsey, Mark Myrick and Theresa Steward.
The following GDC employees were nominated in the category of Leadership: Clarence Carwise, Greg Chapman, Stephanie Crimley, Freddie Davis Jr., Arnie DePetro, Nancy Dillard, Roberta Freeman, Tim Housley, Herman Johnson, Dennis Lee, Lisa Lynn Miller, Carol Moon, Greg Mullis, Rick Perry, Sharon Shaver, George Smith and Eugenia Washington.
The following GDC employee was nominated in the category of Safety: Carolyn Gilbert.
The following GDC employees were nominated in the category of Team: Autry State Prison CERT Team, Carrolton Specialized Probation Team, Focus Group - Probation Operations - Atlanta, GDC Statewide Specialized Probation Supervision Committee, Constance Rouse and Ware State Prison Security & Medical Staff.
This one week program has evolved, into a year-round program. Under the slogan "One Team!", the program honors individuals and teams for outstanding contributions in customer service, community service and excellent performance. Events such as department award ceremonies and team-building events build camaraderie and emphasize the customer service/public safety mission of the department.
Central Office Staff Picnic

Central Office Family Feud Game
Central Office Volleyball

ASMP Hula Contest

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2nd Annual Volleyball Tournament Calhoun SP, Dooly SP, Macon SP, Pulaski SP

GDC Expands its TELEWORK Program
GDC is once again teaming up with the Clean Air Campaign (CAC) to expand the Telework Program. GDC initiated a Central Office focused pilot Telework program in January of 2004 with 83 employees participating. The six-month pilot revealed a number of suprises such as greater productivity of employees as well as management satisfaction with the program. The Telework program was made available to all eligible employees with the release of the completed Standard Operating Procedure for telework in the fall of 2004. Since that time the program has grown to include more than 200 GDC participants statewide. The program is a result of Governor Perdue's challenge to State Government to provide leadership in Georgia by having a goal of 25% of State employees Teleworking and/or working an Alternative Work Schedule. This program has become known as WorkAway.
Program expansion includes you! Although due to GDC's security mission many of our employees are not eligible to Telework we want as many employees as possible to participate in the expansion. Ask your supervisor about Telework. It is GDC's goal to double the current participation in the Telework program by the end of March 2006. We believe that we can expand well beyond doubling the program. The GDC management team was challenged to double their division's participation. This challenge was whole-heartedly supported by Commissioner Donald.
"I am committed to the expansion of GDC's Telework program and I join in challenging the management team to double their participation in the program. The option to Telework is not only important for our environment but is important to the quality of life of our employees."
The development and evolution of the GDC's Telework program has resulted in a number of resources being made available to GDC employees. The primary source of this information is on the agencies intranet Captiva page. Accessing this page through the path Executive Operations Personnel WorkAway initiative one will find a one-stop-shop of information about the WorkAway program. The page includes training information, instruction regarding how to get remote access to your desktop via GoToMyPC and you will find Standard Operating Procedures covering the WorkAway program.

GDC Intranet Captiva WorkAway Initiative page
The Georgia Department of Corrections has enjoyed its partnership with the Clean Air Campaign a non-profit organization with the mission of developing Telework and Alternative Work Schedule utilization within Georgia. Ellen Macht, Executive Director of the Clean Air Campaign says that GDC's program leads Georgia government and has described GDC's as a "model program". The support of the Clean Air Campaign has been an essential part of the success of the development of the program. A case study documenting the success of GDC's Telework pilot can be reviewed at www.Cleanaircampaign.com In addition to the case study, the CAC has a great deal of information on their website that benefits commuters. GDC will be utilizing the services of the CAC in the form of training and consultation during the expansion of the Telework program.

GDC Case Study at Cleanaircampaign.com

Probation Operations kicked off a Telework pilot in October, 2005 with 13 metro Atlanta counties participating. Probation Operations has extended participation to eligible employees including Probation Officers, through this pilot program. The pilot is scheduled through December, 2005. The pilot program will be evaluated and based on those results a statewide rollout is tentatively scheduled for January, 2006. The program has already sparked an additional 80 new Teleworkers. The pilot expects to achieve an overall 30% to 40% participation in the program. The program allows as many employees to participate without jeopardizing the security of the overall office operations.

Be a part of the expansion of the Telework program. Look for Telework expansion training sessions, transportation fairs and other events to be announced soon!
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The Office of the Governor has partnered with the Department of Economic Development to create a new "brand". Georgia's brand is its promise to its stakeholders. That promise is: "Georgia, with its rich history and legacy of bold ideas, has the right resources, spirit and energy to rapidly transform
CORE GOAL
A Safer, Healthier, Better Educated Growing and Best managed Georgia

IMPACT GEORGIA
News and Facts to Keep You Informed
Commissioner Christopher B. Epps of the Mississippi Department of Corrections and his Deputy Commissioner, Emmet Sparkman conducted a GDC Staff Assistance Visit (SAV) with Commissioner Donald at Georgia State Prison and Augusta State Medical Prison on November 30th. We welcomed the opportunity to have a partnering agency come and share process improvements and best practices that could benefit critical operations in our prisons.

Leading Change in our Faith and Character Based Dormitories

It's been 16 months since Commissioner Donald launched his vision for integrating counseling, cognitive restructuring and faith and Character Based training in designated prison dormitories across the state. With 5 dormitories and 411 inmates involved, this new initiative has proved very effective.

L to R: Mississippi Dep. Comm. Emmet Sparkman, Mississippi Commissioner Christopher B. Epps and Commissioner Donald

Since it's inception, we have witnessed a 90% - 95% reduction in disciplinary reports in the Faith and Character Based dormitories. GDC's success is gaining attention in other states, like Indianapolis and Florida, which are using our approach as a "best practices" model for their systems.
Faith and Character Based dormitories are ecumenical and are open to all offenders, including those individuals who have not expressed a specific faith affiliation but who demonstrate the desire to confront the habits and behaviors that contributed to a criminal lifestyle.

Each designated housing unit within a prison allows community partners, in conjunction with prison staff, to work to affect an inner and outer change in the offenders who volunteer to participate in the program. The dormitories are designed to provide an "environment for change" through the promotion of positive personal responsibility, integrity, accountability and the building of one's faith. Facility staff utilize community volunteers in providing the experiences planned for dormitory residents.

In addition to faith-building activities which are traditionally available in all facilities, our community partners may be involved in other program components such as: Character Building, Career Planning, Health/Fitness, Community Service, Family/Relationship, Coping Skills an Education. Volunteer involvement starts the process of re-connecting the offender to community.

CORE ORGANIZATIONAL
PRINCIPLES
Value Based:
Stewards of the Public Trust
Embrace Change:
Change, Transformation is inevitable
Business Acumen:
Better Business Practice
A Learning Organiza-

Re-entry Focus: Work is a Learned Behavior
GDC is continuing to build it's re-entry initiatives and new partnerships with employers across the state. Our mission is focused on equipping offenders with the tolls to return to the local community and become crime-free, law abiding and contributing citizens.
Data shows about 95% of offenders who enter prison will eventually be released to the community. Research has determined that offenders who have had training to prepare for their re-entry are more successful in maintaining a crime-free life after prison. For these ex-offenders there must be a path to employment and successful re-entry into society.
Corporate Take 5
The Georgia Departments of Corrections and Labor are committed to work with Georgia businesses to provide job opportunities for ex-offenders who are returning to our communities. These Georgia citizens are looking for another chance to become productive, tax paying members of society.
As part of a coordinated response to re-entry, the Corporate "Take 5" program provides a bridge for ex-offenders to become an essential part of the work force. Partnerships in this program will help ensure the smooth transition of these men and women while simultaneously providing employees with qualified, skilled workers.
The goal of this program is to have Georgia businesses sign up initially to "Take 5" returning ex-offenders as employees. We are confident that after observing their performance, the value of this employee group will grow.
The Georgia Department of Labor offers two employer friendly benefits for hiring ex-offenders most in need of employment:
The Federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) makes up to $2,400.00 available to employers who hire ex-inmates and
others who may have difficulty in obtaining employment.
The Federal Bonding Program offers fidelity bonding insurance for new hires who may be denied commercial coverage.

Working Against Recidivism (WAR) Bill Prison Industries Enhancement (PIE)
The Georgia Department of Corrections is committed to work with Georgia businesses to provide job opportunities for ex-offenders who are returning to our communities. Bringing "best practices" like the PIE programs inside the razor wire will help GDC take advantage of the best models for transforming the way Georgia's inmate population give back to citizens through employment initiatives that yield far-reaching rewards. PIE programs bring private sector industry to the grounds of a prison, and offenders are paid by the private sector industry for their labor. PIE provides compensation to victims, offset the cost of incarceration and provides savings to offenders for their transition back into the community. Prison-based industries would allow the state to garner a portion of the earned wages so that offenders contribute to the costs of their own incarceration, lessen the burden of taxpayers and reduce the escalating cost of crime.
Under the PIE Certification program, deductions on offender wages are limited to room and board, taxes (federal, state and FICA), family support and crime victim compensation/assistance. Deductions cannot exceed 80% of offender gross wages.
Deductions for crime victim compensation programs are mandatory under the program, although there is some flexibility in the percentage set. Deductions for taxes are mandatory under U.S. tax law. Deductions for room and board, and family support are at the discretion of the certified program. In addition, many states garner a set percentage of offender earnings and place the funds into a savings account for the offender upon their release from prison, which can then be used to pay for housing and other costs of getting re-established on the outside.
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Probation Operations Special Operations Division

revises Mission Statement

aids DEA in Drug Raid

The mission of the Probation Operations Unit of the Georgia Department of Corrections is to protect and serve the public by enforcing the orders of the court through effective community supervision of felony offenders.

Special Operations Manager Ricky A. Myrick and Fugitive Agent Ronald E. Skipper with the Georgia Department of Corrections Special Operations Division recently aided the D.E.A.'s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) in an investigation.

In order to successfully accomplish our mission as a law enforcement entity, we are guided by the following principles to positively impact recidivism:



Staff is our most valuable asset.

A well-trained, professional staff is the most effective way to guarantee that policies and procedures are carried out in the manner in which they are intended. Education and skills train ing ensure our workforce is prepared for any challenges while providing for persona and professional growth.



Service to the courts is the core of our existence.

We serve the courts by providing a continuum of sentencing alternatives and enforcing court orders.



Offender accountability is essential.

We incorporate programming and best practices that afford an opportunity for pro-social change in offendrs' behavior. The offender is held accountable for his/her actions.



Services are provided in a professional manner.

We interact and are responsive to offenders, victims, families and the general public in a courteous and respectful manner.



Collaboration and partnering with stakeholders is essential

to our effectiveness.

We are committed to working with all available resources to enhance our ability to protect and serve the public and reduce recidivism.

"The dedication and performance exemplified by the staff of the Special Operations Division is to be emulated," said Corrections Commissioner James E. Donald. "These are just a sampling of the fine employees working for the Georgia Department of Corrections."
Approximately 200 law enforcement officers, to include Fugitive Agent Skipper, participated in Operation Long Whine. The DEA announced the culmination of the investigation, which targeted a major methamphetamine and cocaine trafficking organization and thus far has resulted in the arrest of 38 individuals, the seizure of over $8 million dollars in U.S. currency, 40 lbs. of "Ice" methamphetamine and over 592 kilos of cocaine.
The Department of Corrections has worked in a collaborative effort with the D.E.A. since 1992. Since that time, one Corrections employee has been assigned to their task force to work on special projects and investigations. Mr. Ricky Myrick supervises the 11-member Fugitive Squad, which provides assistance . He began his career with the Georgia Department of Corrections as a Correctional Officer in August 1989. He worked his way up the ranks to Correctional Lieutenant and transferred to the Central Office Facilities Division in July 1996.
Agent Skipper began his career with the Department of Corrections in January 1984 as a Correctional Officer at Mens State Prison. He was promoted up through the ranks and served as a Probation Officer in Milledgeville and then was promoted to Investigator with Special Operations in January 1999 when he was assigned to the DEA Task Force. He has since been promoted to the title of Fugitive Agent.

Scott State Prison

"Community of Hope" Lifer's Graduation - Class of 2005

Scott State Prison held their very first "Community of Hope" Lifer's Group Graduation on Monday, May 23, 2005. All sixteen (16) members of the Community of Lifer's Group participated in the ceremony. Dr. Eugene Walker, a member of the State Board of Pardons and Parole, attended the ceremony and offered many encouraging words to the group. Mr. Thurmund Henderson, Chief Hearing Examiner for the State Board of Pardons and Parole, was also in attendance, along with Mr. Rick Henderson, TOPPSTEP Coordinator for the Georgia Department of Labor. A Lifer's Group Graduation would not be complete without the attendance of Ms. Dot Pinkerton of Lighthouse Ministries. Ms. Pinkerton also escorted a guest, Mr. Ronald Adams, a well-known lifer, recently paroled to Ms. Pinkerton's program. Rose Williams, Warden Scott State Prison, also provided some encouraging and enlightening words and commended the group on their progress. Scott State Prison was very pleased to have the above-named guests, along with staff here and other surrounding prisons.
The graduation was a great success and we hope to have as much success with our next Lifer's Group beginning June 6, 2005. The very same men, who played a role in destroying the lives of their victims and families of victims, are now making great strides and efforts to redeem themselves by improving the lives of other inmates here at Scott State Prison and by mentoring to the young offenders at Scott State Prison Boot Camp. The Mentoring Program has allowed these men the opportunity to save lives on both sides of the fence from a life of pain and regret.
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2005 Community of Hope Graduating Class

GDC SUMMER BLOOD DRIVE
In an effort to aid the Red Cross in the decline of blood donations during the slow summer months when it is most needed, Corrections employees hosted summer blood drives during the months of June, July, and August. Fifteen prisons across the state, as well as Central Office in Atlanta, participated with 357 units of blood collected.
Two lucky Corrections employees who rolled up their sleeves to make a lifesaving donation won airfare tickets. Corrections Officer Kenneth W. Williams from Central State Prison won two roundtrip AirTran tickets anywhere AirTran flies and Unit Manager Tommy Bowen from Pulaski State Prison won two roundtrip Delta tickets anywhere in the world. The AirTran tickets were offered as an incentive specifically for Corrections employees who donated blood during the summer months. The Delta tickets were for a separate drawing for anyone who gave blood or platelets during the month of August. The tickets were presented in Atlanta on September 23, 2005.

Corrections staff in Central Office roll up their sleeves for a worthy cause.

L to R: Mario Sedlock, Director of Donor Services with American Red Cross, CO II Kenneth W. Williams, Unit Manager Tommy Bowen, and Assistant Commissioner Brian Owens
Exciting News on the Education Initiative

New Education Information on Captiva

College Classes at Twin Towers!

In Training's continuous effort to support GDC employees in furthering their education and with the help of OIT, we have included some helpful information on Captiva. To access this new information, go to the main menu, select Operations, Planning and Training Division, select Training, select Education Initiative. Hopefully the information provided will assist you in furthering your own education endeavors and/or those of your family members. While reviewing the information, if you should have any further suggestions of information that you feel would help others in regards to education, please don't hesitate to contact Julie Harnage either via email (harnaj00@dcor.state.ga.us) or call her at 404-244-5857.

The Georgia Department of Corrections is one step closer to offering academic core classes at the Towers. Faculty at Georgia Perimeter College (GPC) have agreed to provide academic core college classes at the Towers starting in January 2006 if GDC and other agencies located in the Towers have enough employees to participate. The classes would be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings beginning in January.
If you are indeed interested, please call or email Fran Mohr (678-891-3016 or fmohr@gpc.edu) or Julie Harnage (404-244-5857 or harnaj00@dcor.state.ga.us) as soon as possible as we are working within tight deadlines to get this program in place for January 2006.

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MOVE OVER It's the LAW!

The "Move-Over" Law in Georgia

In Georgia, this law requires motorists to:

Georgia's "Move-Over" Law helps ensure highway safety for motorists "Move-Over" to the next lane if safely possible, OR SLOW DOWN

AND emergency personnel when emergency vehicles are stopped on below the speed limit and be prepared to stop.

the side of a highway with their emergency lights flashing.

This law applies to any emergency vehicle parked on the shoulder of

the highway.

Georgia's "Move-Over" Law was created to reduce the number of inju-

ries and fatalities to police officers, paramedics, firefighters, wrecker operators, and highway maintenance workers by maintaining an open

IT'S THE LAW!

buffer lane between passing highway traffic and authorized roadside

emergency vehicles displaying flashing yellow, amber, white, red or What happens if this law is violated? blue lights.
The "Move-Over" Law became effective July 1, 2003.

Why was the "Move-Over" Law passed?



Because it saves lives. The "Move-Over" Law helps maintain
traffic flow and protect the safety of emergency personnel and motorists.

Violations of the "Move-Over" Law in Georgia can result in a fine of $500.00 for the first offense.
The "Move-Over" Law is another good sense driving reason to slow down on Georgia's highways and interstates.

More police officers are killed by traffic crashes than in any other

line-of-duty cause of death.

Where can I find out more about the "Move-Over" Law?

More than a fourth of those officers killed are struck by passing

vehicles while they work outside their patrol cars.



Emergency vehicles parked beside a highway are vulnerable to

crashes, even when their emergency lights are flashing.



How does the "Move-Over" Law make a difference?

Read O.C.G.A. Section 40-6-16
Visit the Governor's Office of Highway Safety website at www.gahighwaysafety.org
Call the Governor's Office of Highway Safety at 1-888-420-0767 or (404) 656-6996.

Thirty-percent of all crashes occur as the result of another crash.

Providing a buffer lane for an emergency vehicle parked on the roadway-shoulder actually reduces the risk of another crash.

When the required clearance is given to roadside emergency vehicles, the margin of safety is increased, not only for public safety and emergency personnel, but for motorists and their passengers as well.

Correctional Peace Officer Foundation Assistance
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) is a national charity whose purpose is to assist the families of corrections professionals killed in the line of duty. The CPOF also has a Catastrophic Assistance Program to assist corrections professionals who have experienced catastrophic events that have strained their resources. These catastrophes include events such as a house fire, on-going medical situation or the death of a family member living in the house. The Foundation also conducts a national memorial service annually to honor those correctional professionals killed in the past year.

All funds used are donations from over 50,000 supporting members and any funds donated to the Foundation can be deducted on your taxes. Anyone who works for the state in Corrections, Probations, Parole or Juvenile Justice can become a supporting member by donating a minimum of $5.00 per month to the Foundation.

Warden Jarriel presents CPOF check to Officer Mullis of Dodge State Prison

Contact your local Personnel Office for additional information or contact the local CPOF representative, Don Dease at (803) 345-1938.
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Warden Jarriel presents CPOF check to Officer Parr of Dodge State Prison

Spreading Sunshine!

There are plenty of green thumbs behind the fences adorned with razor wire at Lee State Prison. Under the tutelage of staff, inmates work hard on cultivating many varieties of plants used in the year-round beautification of the grounds. Pansies in the fall
and winter make way for zinnias, snapdragons, lilies, and other annuals in the spring and summer.

Seeds are saved from the hundreds of blooms and used for next year's crop, where they are carefully sown into beds for germination. Before long, all this TLC pays off as seedlings emerge and are cared for until ready to be transplanted into various locations. The plants thrive in the rich homemade compost from the recycling program.

Front Row L to R: Thomas Ammons, James Pickelsimer, Francena Ingram, Donna Sherman, Vira McGill, Kimberly Noyes Back Row L to R: Donna Willis, Leutisha Hall, Bonnie Sanders

With so many blooms to decorate offices at Lee State Prison, it has become a tradition to share some of their botanical beauties with the residents of the Lee County Health Care Nursing Home. Funds generated by Lee State Prison employees through vending machine sales are used to purchase vases that hold arrangements of colorful flowers. The flowers are then delivered to the Nursing Home by correctional staff and are enjoyed by health care providers as well as the residents.

Lee State Prison Employees of the Quarter

Treutlen PDC staff participates in Career Day

Jerry Jefferson, Warden Ammons and Kim Sebastian

Deployed Employee Honored

Steve Wilson

Sgt. Steve Wilson, Alcovy Diversion Center, was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. He also received the Operation Iraqi Freedom Military Police NonCommissioned Officer of the Quarter award.

Treutlen Elementary School held a "Career Day" on March 31, 2005. Sergeant Alfred McRae, Officer Dwayne Humphrey and Clerk Kathy Sikes (along with some help from our maintenance staff) pulled together our limited resources and developed a program to share with the children. Everyone seemed to have an exciting day and the children learned about the Department of Corrections in a positive way.

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FITNESS PAGE
Health and Wellness Update from Claire Pate, Statewide Health and Wellness Coordinator
In May, we trained 112 Field Health and Wellness Coordinators. These coordinators represent all GDC Prisons, Detention Centers, Diversion Centers, Transitional Centers and Probation Circuits.

Some highlights from the Field:
Tania Diggs and Bob Sanders at Rutledge State Prison provide weekly fitness/wellness updates. Bob tirelessly promotes fitness. Tania has lost 107 lbs. by combining diet and exercise. She completed her first 5K in August. She runs, walks, does push-ups, sit-ups and leg lifts. Tania has proven that anyone can do it without going to the gym!
Officer John Brown at LaGrange Transitional Center has set up a fitness facilty and encouraged weight loss with a "Lose The Carbs" program.
Leslie Lunney at Autry State Prison has promoted a fitness initiative and already has 175 registered participants.
Joe Brown at Augusta Probation Office provided a voluntary class called Physical Training for Law Enforcement.
Felissa Johnson at Atlanta South Probation created an entire Fitness Week.
Cathy Tanner at Johnson State Prison reports that they purchased used exercise equipment and marked off a walking track.
Robert Gross at the Lookout Mountain Circuit established a healthy snack program in which each participant signs up for a day during the month to bring some type of healthy snack. Now when staff members get a craving for a between meals snack, there are always healthy items to choose from in the office kitchen.
Christine Fowler at Wayne State Prison is reporting tremendous weight loss. She's lost 20 lbs. Bridget Robinson has lost 30 lbs., Lamanda Nix 20 lbs. and Denise Music 5 lbs.
Drew Aiken at Winder Probation Office and Kattye King at Lawrenceville Probation Office have both set-up co-ed softball teams. They say "Bring It On".

Here at Central Office we are continuing our twice weekly aerobics classes and enjoying frequent Lunch & Learn Sessions. Across the state, we have 186 active participants in the President's Challenge Program. Rachelle Willoughby has lost 50+ lbs. and over 45 inches in 12 weeks. Archer Bell raced in all four cycling events at the GA Golden Olympics and picked up a bronze medal in the 40K road race.

HOW TO INCREASE YOUR METABOLISM

November is American Diabetes Month. For information and tips, please
visit www.diabetes.org

Causes for low metabolism: Fasting Snacking throughout the day on high sugared foods (candy, cola,
cake, gum) Eating or drinking too many sugar-containing foods Lack of physical activity
How to increase (speed up) metabolism: Do not skip any meals Exercise daily Build your muscles Avoid alcohol, sugar and fastings Drink 8 - 10 glasses of water daily Eat foods with high nutritional value such as whole grains, beans,
vegetables and fruits

Lowfat Buttermilk Dressing Recipe
1 head of Garlic 1 cup lowfat or nonfat buttermilk 1 cup reduced fat mayonnaise 1 tsp. pepper 1 tbsp. dried basil or 3 tbsp. fresh, chopped basil Dash of salt
Roast head of garlic by cutting off top 1/4 , wrapping whole head in foil and placing in a 400 degree oven for approximately 40 minutes. Let garlic cool. Squeeze roasted garlic from cloves into a blender ( it should have the consistency of toothpaste). Add all other ingredients to blender and mix.
Salad dressing should keep for approximately one week (refrigerated).

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GUIDE DOG RECIPIENT RETURNS TO METRO STATE PRISON
On September 6, 2005, guide dog recipient Alice Childs was introduced to the inmates who train the guide dogs for the IMPACT Program at Metro State Prison. Childs, 50 who rarely left her home in Easley, S.C., due to glaucoma that has left her almost totally blind, made the trip to Atlanta on an Amtrak train. She was able to make her first solo trip with only the help of her guide dog, Gage, by her side. Gage, a 3-year old Labrador Retriever, showed that he's more than just a guide for his visually impaired owner.

Gage was trained as a guide dog by female inmates at Metro State Prison. Ms. Childs brought Gage back to show the women who trained him the good work they had done, to inspire and motivate the inmates in the IMPACT Program, and to show continued support for the program. "Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you've done," a teary Childs told inmates.

For the third year, Southeastern Guide Dogs has provided seven 9-week old puppies to the prison for the IMPACT Program. The inmates pair up with the puppies, helping them learn basic obedience and guide dog training. The dogs later attend advanced guide dog training at Southeastern Guide Dogs' Florida facility before they are paired with their new owners.

Alice Childs and Gage

The program gives inmates, living in a prison environment, a chance to let their guard down and cuddle with furry friends. But more importantly, the program trains inmates to become veterinary assistants in hopes they can find employment upon release from prison.

Guide Dogs in Training
HR CORNER
Charitable Contributions Campaign Update

CAREER BANDING DELAYED

Central Office staff kicked off this year's Charitable Contribution campaign with a Monet jewelry sale. This event was a great success. We have since hosted a Silent Auction, Krispy Kreme Doughnut Partnership Card sale, Blue Jean/T-Shirt/Tennis Shoes/No Tie Days and Week, Annual Chili Cook-off, Bake Sale, Flea Market, Yard Sale, Floor Luncheon and a Baby Picture Contest. So far funds from these events have raised a total of $1,853.10 (this amount does not include the money raised from the Blue Jean/TShirt/Tennis Shoes/No Tie Days and Week, Annual Chili Cook-off, Bake Sale and Flea Market).

A special THANKS goes out to all who have participated in and helped coordinate these events. The contributions for the silent auction were a huge success thanks to the efforts of
Carol Adeyeye, Caroline Dalton, Sandra Davis, Thom Gresham, Mark Guzzi, Lisa Haughey, Barbara Hill, Simone Juhmi, Robert Kiedinger, Melissa Kinder, LeAnne Lemmond, Rhoda and David McCabe, Anne Murray, Claire Pate, Tina Piper, Probation staff, Mark Waldron and Torian Weldon.

Overall contributions for last year totaled $49,860.00 from GDC employees for a grand total contributed statewide of $2,488,433.00. These donations helped many that are less fortunate than ourselves.

Charitable Contributions Flea Market

The Georgia Merit System appointed Wayne St. Claire as Commissioner on September 1, 2005. One of his first roles was to look at Career Banding and determine where the State should be with the redesign of the classification and pay system. Upon review and discussion with stakeholders, he has come to a conclusion to delay Career Banding.
Commissioner St. Claire has instructed his staff to "delay Career Banding activities for the near future" while this review is under way. He also states, "we are considering alternative strategies in our endeavor to simplify the existing system".
We will update you on any future developments on Career Banding issues.

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Recent Retirements: We are grateful for your YEARS of excellent service!
The following list includes the employees who retired May, 2005 through October, 2005.

May 2005
Branch, Gloretta Bryant, Larry Cannon, Helen Comer, Sandra Cook, James Fennell, Tim Finney, Sheila Godwin, Mary Hagan, Brenda Harris, Mary Hill, Herman Horton, Irene Hudson, Woodrow Johnson, Barbara Keen, Jake Lewis, Jerry Mayo, Joel McBrayer, Thomas Jr. Moody, Lonnie Nail, John Nelms, Patsy O'Neal, Jill Redding, Elton Rogers, Julian Standard, Linda Todd, Luther Ussery, John Williams, David

Atlanta Circuit Waycross Circuit Wayne SP Inmate Affairs Hancock SP Arrendale SP Rivers SP Bacon PDC Atlantic Circuit Men's SP Corrections Division Wilcox SP Chaplaincy Augusta Circuit Wilcox SP Arrendale SP Clayton Circuit Metro SP Telfair SP Ware SP Georgia SP Rogers SP Valdosta SP Georgia SP Toombs Circuit Inmate Construction Telfair SP Valdosta SP

June 2005
Brooks, Michael Brooks, Shelba Buhler, Arnold Carr, Timothy Collins, Carolyn Davis, Jerry Elliott, Wayne Fleming, Benjamin Frank, Kevin Sr. Galloway, Nelda Hansen, Linda Heaton, Roy Sr.

Macon Circuit Men's SP Valdosta SP Planning & Analysis Arrendale SP Food Dist. Unit Cobb Circuit Men's SP Telfair SP Mountain Circuit Gwinnett Circuit Ware SP

June 2005 Con't.
Hickox, Ralph Jr. Irion, John Mapp, Calvin Miller, Oliver Morris, Myrna Moss, Larry Owens, Michelle Roney, Harry Sanders, Marcus Sculley, Hilda Wade, Trudy Willis, Linda Wilson, Willie

Wayne SP MH Services Scott SP Brunswick Circuit Phillips SP Rivers SP Southern Circuit Ware SP Atlanta Circuit Thomasville DC Arrendale SP Bainbridge PSATC Hancock SP

July 2005
Beard, Stephen Brewton, Charlene Brown, Johnny Czito, June Dean, Willie Diggs, Julia Eunice, Alice Evans, Bertha Farmer, John Forrest, Rosa Fountain, Joey Fowler, Michael Green, Alice Jarrell, Glenda Johnson, Edgar Johnson, Fred McClelland, James Moss, Thomas Pounds, James Pulliam, Regeanol Sanders, W. Kent Turner-Horton, Jeanne Wade, Roger

Engineering Central Personnel Augusta SMP Gwinnett Circuit Rivers SP Southwest PDC Ware SP Gateway DC Inmate Construction Augusta SMP Montgomery SP Cherokee Circuit Augusta Circuit Dooly SP Wilcox SP Rogers SP Rouse DC Augusta SMP Metro SP Georgia SP South GA Circuit Western Circuit Toombs Circuit

August 2005
Boole, Preston Carroll, Kenneth

Hays SP Corrections Division

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August 2005 Con't
Cody, James Conner, Lydia Deal, Rebecca Gonzalez-Vigo, Tomas Goodrum, Ricky Justice, Sammie King, Virginia McKim, Robert McMahan, Lucinda Miller, Faye Mungin, Joseph Jr. Rennels, Hal Rich, Glenn Roberson, Roosevelt Roberts, Belfred Smith, Joseph Steinmeyer, Mary Strickland, Louis Jr. Swindell, Johnnie Walker, Mary Westfall, Hannelore

Valdosta SP Alcovy DC Clayton Circuit Valdosta SP GD & CP Baldwin SP Western Circuit Special Operations Inmate Construction South GA Circuit Washington SP Arrendale SP Rogers SP Central PDC Scott SP McEver PDC Central GA Corr. Acad. Georgia SP Rockdale/Dekalb PDC Johnson SP Hancock SP

September 2005
Anderson, Thomas Baggett, Donald Barfield, Berry Barnes, Larry Collins, Barbara Ann Duggan, John Duke, Steven Holton, Margaret Mallory, Eleanor Meeks, Marvin Metts, Carl Murray, Randal Palmer, Riley Richardson, David Rogers, Jesse Samples, Cole Smith, Jessie Spradlin, Thomas Streetman, Perry Jr. Thompson, John Paul

Rogers SP Georgia SP Pataula Circuit Wilcox SP Georgia SP Washington SP Enotah Circuit Women's PDC Clayton Circuit Men's SP Ware SP Rogers SP Dougherty Circuit Smith SP Wilcox SP Inmate Construction Georgia SP Physical Health Svcs. McEver PDC Telfair SP

Recent Retirements: We are grateful for your YEARS of excellent service!
The following list includes the employees who retired May, 2005 through October, 2005.

October 2005
Brock, Willie Cook, Robert Cummings, James Davenport, Barbara Edwards, Brenda Eller, Carless Fry, Wiley

Arrendale SP Macon Circuit Hancock SP Metro SP Southwest PDC Arrendale SP Arrendale SP

October 2005 Con't
Howell, Amos Jackson, Lillie Manning, Charlie Moody, Jame Muhammad, Ernest Pitts, Jean Roberts, Hallie

Georgia SP Southwest PDC Scott SP Southern Circuit Augusta SMP Metro SP Gainesville DC

October 2005 Con't
Rogers, Betty Smith, Wanda Tranmer, James Trussell, John Waters, Sara White, Phillip Wilson, Coleman Jr.

Lee SP Rogers SP Rutledge SP Houston Circuit Ogeechee Circuit Dodge SP Rockdale/Dekalb PDC

Abusaft, Mark D. Akins, James W. Allen, Crystal T. Anderson, James C., Jr. Arnold, Charles S., Jr. Baggett, Marcus E. Blalock, Carla C. Bozeman, Edwin R. Brady, William D., Jr. Brown, Lester J., Jr. Bryant, Joe B. Burnette, Frederick Caldwell, Antoine G. Carwise, Clarence H. Chambley, Charlotte A. Chatman, Patricia H. Cooper, Crystal T. Cross, Christine Goen, Steven B. Gulley, Marc G. Johnson, Dennis L. Jones, Kimberly D. Jordan, Larry M. Kinnel, Kevin L. Koonce, David E. Lee, Vicki S. McLaughlin, Gregory R. Miller, Stephen Morris, Mark Nelson, Cynthia M. Perdue, Edgar T. Piland, Donny L.

P R O M O T I O N S

CONGRATULATIONS to the following employees for a JOB WELL DONE!!!!

Superintendent

Rome DC

Ransom, Michael

Security Chief

Hancock SP

Security Chief

Patten PDC

Regensburger, Christina PO 3

Cherokee Circuit

PO 3

Atlanta Circuit

Richardson, Charmaine Chief PO

Atlanta Circuit

PO 3

Coweta Circuit

Robinson, Diane R.

PO 3

Savannah Impact Ctr

Chief PO

Houston Circuit

Sims, Jeanie

PO 3

Enotah Circuit

Security Chief

GD & CP

Singleton, Willie A.

Asst. Superintendent

Paulding PDC

DW Administration

Burruss CTC

Staley, Beverly B.

PO 3

Southern Circuit

Chief PO

Dublin Circuit

Stephens, Robin C.

PO 3

Gwinnett Circuit

PO 3

Cobb Circuit

Tanner, Melissa Ann

PO 3

Northeastern Circuit

Security Chief

Emanuel PDC

Taylor, Mary Ann

PO 3

Atlanta Circuit

PO 3

Ocmulgee Circuit

Taylor, Walter S.

Chief PO

Pataula Circuit

Warden

Telfair SP

Thomaston, Cindy D.

DW Administration

Lee SP

DW Sec / C & T

Dooly SP

Thrailkill, Julie

PO 3

Coweta Circuit

Chief PO

Cobb Circuit

Waher, Rita L.

Security Chief

Women's PDC

DW Administration

Rutledge SP

Ward, Gwendolyn

Security Chief

Phillips SP

Security Chief

Rivers SP

Williams, Anthony T.

Security Chief

Men's SP

Chief PO

Eastern Circuit

Womble, Regenie L.

DW Administration

Men's SP

DW Sec / C & T

Calhoun SP

Wright, Ray A.

Security Chief

Dodge SP

Security Chief

GD & CP

Security Chief Security Chief PO 3 Security Chief DW Sec / C & T

Clayton TC Arrendale SP Cobb Circuit Baldwin SP Ware SP

The 2005 Georgia Capitol Ornament

The Georgia Capitol Museum announces the 2005 limited edition commemorative ornament, Miss Freedom. This collector's item captures the majestic statue crowning the Capitol building in a 3" x 2" three dimensional ornament finished in 24K gold.

Chief PO PO 3 DW Sec / C&T

Stone Mtn. Circuit Macon Circuit Valdosta SP

Cost: $20 each. Make checks payable to: Secretary of State 400-42

Security Chief Chief PO Warden Chief PO

GD & CP Macon Circuit Autry SP Chattahoochee Circuit

Send your name, order quantity, and address to:
Georgia Capitol Museum, 432 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Security Chief

Central PDC

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Sonny Perdue
Governor
James E. Donald
Commissioner
Brian Owens
Assistant Commissioner
GDC BOARD Patricia B. Miller
Chairman
Charles D. Hudson
Vice-Chairman
Ellison G. Wood
Secretary
Laura Jones
Board Liaison
Wayne Dasher A.D. Frazier Roger Garrison Bruce Hudson Bill Jackson Robert E. Jones William C. Massee, Jr. John Mayes Cecil Nobles H. Carlton Powell Tommy M. Rouse J. Tyson Stephens Robert G. Vass
If you have a story that you would like to see in
the GDC Eagle, please contact us at:
GDC Central Personnel Administration
#2 MLK Jr. Drive, Suite 770, East Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Phone: 404-656-4730
Fax: 404-656-6496 GDCEagle@dcor.state.ga.us

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
MISSION, VISION, CORE VALUES
MISSION: The Georgia Department of Corrections protects and serves the public as a
professional organization by effectively managing offenders while helping to provide a safe and secure environment for the citizens of Georgia.
VISION: The Georgia Department of Corrections is the best correctional system in the nation at
protecting the citizens from convicted offenders and at providing effective opportunities for offenders to achieve positive change. We are a leader and partner in making Georgia a safer, healthier, better educated, growing and best managed state. We do this by:
Ensuring public safety Ensuring the rights of victims Operating safe and secure facilities Partnering with public, private and faith-based organizations Providing effective community supervision of offenders Sustaining core values of Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity and
Personal Courage Creating opportunities for restoration to offenders Ensuring the well being of employees and their families.
CORE VALUES:
Loyalty - Bear true faith and allegiances to the Constitution of the United States and the
State of Georgia, the GDC and other employees.
Duty - Fulfill your obligations.
Respect - Treat people as they should be treated.
Selfless Service - Put the welfare of the Public, the GDC and other employees before your
own.
Honor - Live up to all the GDC values.
Integrity - Do what's right - - legally and morally.
Personal Courage - Face fear, danger or adversity (physical or moral).