Blog: Correction Connection

20 Probation/Parole Officers Graduate in Class 12 of 2023

Congratulations to North Carolina's newest group of Probation/Parole Officers. The 20 officers from Class 12 for 2023 completed their seven-week basic training at the Samarcand Training Academy in Jackson Spring.

Simulation Allows NCDAC Staff to Experience Difficulties Faced by Those Who Are Blind, Deaf

On Dec. 14, members of the Department of Adult Correction staff participated in the "Different, Different, World Simulation" held at Wake Technical Community College in Raleigh.

Controller Tara Williams-Brown Receives 2023 State Controller’s Fiscal Integrity Award

North Carolina Department of Adult Correction Controller Tara Williams-Brown is the recipient the 2023 State Controller’s Fiscal Integrity Award.

21 Probation/Parole Officers Graduate in Class 11 of 2023

Congratulations to North Carolina's newest group of Probation/Parole Officers. The 21 officers from Class 11 for 2023 completed their seven-week basic training at the North Carolina Justice Academy in Salemburg.

Diabetes is a Constant Battle of a Lifetime

In recognition of National Diabetes Awareness Month, Deputy Secretary Stephanie Freeman shares her personal story of diagnosis and living with insulin-dependent diabetes.

Sampson Correctional Offenders Graduate with Campbell University Degrees

The following story was published by the Campbell University Office of Alumni Engagement.

Sixteen Probation/Parole Officers Graduate in Class 10 of 2023

Congratulations to North Carolina's newest group of Probation/Parole Officers. The 16 officers from Class 10 for 2023 completed their seven-week basic training at the Samarcand Training Academy in Jackson Springs.

Forty-three Probation/Parole Officers Graduate in Classes 9 and 9A

Congratulations to North Carolina's newest group of Probation/Parole Officers. Twenty-two officers from "Class 9" and 21 officers from "Class 9A" (listed below) completed their seven-week basic training at the North Carolina Justice Academy in Salemburg.

A Better Approach to Supervising those with Mental Health Issues

For probation/parole officers, supervising those on probation, parole or post-release can be a challenge. The NCDAC Division of Community Supervision is addressing that challenge with special training and creating mental health probation/parole officers. 

Transformative Program Celebrates ‘Leashing Ceremony’

Caswell Correctional celebrated its “End of the Leash Ceremony” at the facility this week. The program empowers offenders to train service animals, which are then placed in the community to provide help for individuals with medical diagnoses or physical disabilities.

NCDAC Delivers Donated School Supplies to Warrenton School

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) was thrilled to have the chance to make an impact all across NC in the 2023 Governor's School Supply Drive. Sec. Todd Ishee, accompanied by members of the staff and Warren County School Superintendent Keith Sutton personally delivered some of the agency's donated school supplies to Mariam Boyd Elementary School in Warrenton.

Nineteen Probation/Parole Officers Graduate in Eighth Class of 2023

Congratulations to North Carolina's newest group of Probation/Parole Officers. The nineteen officers from Class 8 for 2023 completed their seven-week basic training at the Samarcand Training Academy in Jackson Springs.

Specialized NCDAC canine teams play vital roles in facility and community safety

Dogs and the officers who handle them have played a key role in the North Carolina correctional system for generations. The dogs’ keen sense of smell, agility, and accuracy, along with the specialized expertise of their canine officer handlers, has helped improve facility and community safety in ways that may surprise many people.

Division of Community Supervision Recognizes Top Employees

The N.C. Department of Adult Correction honored its top Community Supervision employees during an event at NC State’s McKimmon Center on Aug. 22.

Congratulations to Class 7 2023 NC Probation/Parole Officer Graduates

Congratulations to North Carolina's newest group of Probation/Parole Officers. The nineteen officers from Class 7 for 2023 completed their seven-week basic training at the North Carolina Justice Academy in Salemburg.