OIG officers receive
special forensic training
 |
|
OIG investigators Patricia Harrison, left, and Scott Saragoza practice evidence collection techniques as part of a forensic training program conducted in June at Sam Houston State University. |
Solving crimes which occur behind prison walls takes dedicated effort and specialized investigation skills. To help Office of Inspector General (OIG) officers enhance these skills, 10 OIG investigators from across the state recently participated in specialized forensic training on a range of subjects, to include evidence collection protocols, improvised explosive device identification, and more. The forensic training program, which took place in June at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, was funded by the U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance and delivered by instructors from the National Forensic Science Technology Center.
According to OIG Regional Manager Captain Nathan Ward, the training provided additional skills to help develop investigative leads and ultimately improve the safety of the prison environment for offenders and staff.
_______________________________________________________________________
CJAD Skills Conference connects, educates community justice professionals
 |
|
TDCJ CJAD Director Carey Welebob instructs participants on how to best incorporate changing criminal justice procedures into daily professional life. |
In July, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Community Justice Assistance Division (CJAD) held its 23rd Skills for Effective Intervention Conference in Austin. This year's conference, held during the American Probation and Parole Association's annual Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week, featured speakers who shared information about community supervision programs and techniques which best support positive outcomes with the probation population.
CJAD Director Carey Welebob described the conference as a learning forum where community corrections supervisors learn how to best implement evidence-based practices while continuing to meet the challenge of providing for public safety. "The Skills Conference was the perfect opportunity to celebrate our profession's commitment to changing lives and helping give others the ability to create a bright future," Welebob said.
More than 200 community supervision professionals attended the four-day conference where they were given an opportunity to attend presentations by more than 30 speakers.
_______________________________________________________________________
 |  |
| Name | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Sharon Allen | Assistant Warden, W.F. Ramsey Unit |
Assistant Warden, Eastham Unit |
| Jamie Baker | Senior Warden, John Montford Psychiatric Unit |
Senior Warden, Nathaniel J. Neal Unit |
| James Beach | Assistant Warden, Rufe Jordan Unit |
Assistant Warden, William P. Clements Unit |
| Christopher Carter | Senior Warden, San Saba Unit |
Senior Warden, Clemens Unit |
| Kyle Coston | Assistant Warden, Offender Transportation |
Senior Warden, Offender Transportation |
| Dennis Crowley | Major of Correctional Officers, Huntsville Unit | Assistant Warden, Offender Transportation |
| Debbie Erwin | Assistant Warden, Eastham Unit |
Senior Warden, San Saba Unit |
| Juan Garcia | Assistant Warden, Ruben M. Torres Unit/Joe Ney State Jail | Assistant Warden, John B. Connally Unit |
| Adam Gonzalez | Major of Correctional Officers, William G. McConnell Unit |
Assistant Warden, French Robertson Unit |
| Joe Grimes | Senior Warden, James Lynaugh Unit/Fort Stockton Transfer Facility | Senior Warden, John B. Connally Unit |
| Todd Harris | Senior Warden, Clemens Unit |
Senior Warden, George Beto Unit |
| Norris Jackson | Senior Warden, Ernestine Glossbrenner SAFPF |
Senior Warden, Rufe Jordan Unit/Baten Intermediate Sanction Facility |
| Christopher Lacox | Major of Correctional Officers, Clemens Unit | Assistant Warden, W.J. "Jim" Estelle Unit |
| Miguel Martinez | Assistant Warden, John B. Connally Unit |
Senior Warden, Ernestine Glossbrenner SAFPF |
| Charles McDuffie | Senior Warden, Nathaniel J. Neal Unit |
Senior Warden, Formby State Jail/J.B. Wheeler State Jail |
| Joe Milbern | Assistant Regional Director, CID Region V |
Assistant Warden, Rufe Jordan Unit |
| Steven Miller | Assistant Warden, W.J. "Jim" Estelle Unit |
Senior Warden, Rufus H. Duncan Geriatric Facility |
| Balden Polk | Assistant Warden, Hutchins State Jail |
Assistant Warden, George Beto Unit |
| Steven Sperry | Assistant Warden, George Beto Unit |
Senior Warden, Thomas Havins Unit |
| James Stanley | Major of Correctional Officers, Cotulla Transfer Facility | Assistant Warden, Hutchins State Jail |
| Robert Stevens | Senior Warden, Thomas Havins Unit |
Senior Warden, John Montford Psychiatric Unit |
| Glen Whitfield | Senior Warden, Rufe Jordan Unit/Baten Intermediate Sanction Facility | Senior Warden, James Lynaugh Unit/Fort Stockton Transfer Facility |
| Kimberly Woodall | Manager II, Classification and Records |
Assistant Warden, Ruben M. Torres Unit/Joe Ney State Jail |
_______________________________________________________________________
Service Awards
Click here to download the Service Awards listing.
NOTE: You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view listing.
To download Adobe Reader, click on icon below.
_______________________________________________________________________
Retirees
Click here to download the Retirees listing.
_______________________________________________________________________
