The Department is the second largest Executive branch agency in the State, and the largest law enforcement agency in the State with over 2,500 employees. The Department is comprised of the Office of the Commissioner, Bureau of Administrative Services, Bureau of Correctional Healthcare Services, Bureau of Prisons and Bureau of Community Corrections.
Delaware provides a unified correctional system, with all correctional facilities and institutions falling under the jurisdiction of the State. The Department supervises between 4,500 - 5,000 inmates within our correctional facilities and approximately 13,000 probationers within the community.
Within the unified system, Delaware maintains a five-level system of supervision for offenders:
New Castle, DE — The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) today announced that Correctional Captain Robert Cykosky has been promoted to Major, with the role of Security Superintendent, at Baylor Women's Correctional Institution (BWCI).
Dover, DE - Today the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) announced that it will transition all correctional K-9 teams statewide to a contraband detection mission.
Dover, DE — The Delaware Department of Correction proudly marks National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, May 4-10, by recognizing employees who have demonstrated exceptional service to others and by pausing to honor the life and legacy of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Milford, DE - The Mispillion Art League will host an exhibit in collaboration with the Delaware Department of Correction featuring artwork by inmate students in the Prison Arts Program at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC). The Program organizes art education for incarcerated people and supplies them with materials to explore creative healing.
Dover, DE — Department of Correction Commissioner Terra Taylor today announced that Deputy Bureau Chief of Community Corrections Heidi Collier has been named statewide Director of Delaware Probation and Parole.
Georgetown, DE - The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) invites Delaware residents to participate in its Spring 2025 Citizens Academy program which begins April 15 in Georgetown.
Smyrna, DE — Six inmates from Delaware's largest state prison are studying to become professional tattoo artists in the newest career pathway training program recently launched by the Delaware Department of Correction at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center.
Dover, DE - Individuals who are incarcerated in Delaware's correctional facilities are receiving some extra holiday support this week thanks to strong partnerships that the DOC has embraced to overcome physical barriers and celebrate the season in state prison and community corrections facilities.
Dover, DE - — Department of Correction leaders today announced that the Department has deployed handheld tablets to every incarcerated person, completing a months-long initiative with a dual purpose - to improve communication with family and community supports and to expand opportunities to deliver new programming, treatment, and reentry resources to all incarcerated Delawareans. This tablet deployment project was delivered at no cost to Delaware taxpayers.
Dover, DE - Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) Commissioner Terra Taylor today announced leadership promotions in the Office of Planning, Research and Reentry. Deputy Chief of Planning, Research and Reentry Jessia Cline, who has served as Acting Chief since September 2024, has been promoted to Chief on a permanent basis. Damaris Kelly, DOC’s Director of Compliance and Accreditation, has been promoted to Deputy Chief of Planning, Research and Reentry.
Dover, DE - The Delaware Department of Correction today announced the recent arrests of four individuals on drug-related charges as the Department acts to disrupt the flow of contraband into prison facilities.
Dover, DE - Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) Commissioner Terra Taylor announced today that DOC Deputy Chief of Administrative Services Wendal Lundy has been promoted to Chief of Administrative Services and DOC Controller Kimberly Cooper has been promoted to Deputy Chief of Administrative Services.
Georgetown, DE - The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking members of the community to participate in its Fall 2024 Citizens Academy which begins September 24 in Georgetown.
Smyrna, DE - The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) announced today that James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC) Security Superintendent Major Jason Schaffer has been promoted to Deputy Warden of JTVCC.
Wilmington, DE - The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) announced today that Philip Parker, Deputy Warden at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC) and a 31-year DOC veteran, has been promoted to Warden of Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in Wilmington (HRYCI), effective immediately.
Dover, DE - The Delaware Department of Correction announced today that it is expanding its enhanced mail screening system to all state prison facilities this April to improve mail security and eliminate mail contraband.
Dover, DE - During a ceremony hosted by Governor Carney today in Dover Terra Taylor took the oath of office as the 11th Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC).
Smyrna, DE - The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) announced today that Brian Emig, Warden of Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in Wilmington, has been named Warden of James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC) in Smyrna, effective February 18.
Dover, DE - Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) Acting Commissioner Terra Taylor today announced that James T. Vaughn Correctional Center Warden Robert May has been promoted to Chief of the Bureau of Prisons.
Dover, DE – The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking members of the community to participate in its Spring 2024 Citizens Academy which begins April 15 in Dover.
Dover, DE - Department of Correction Acting Commissioner Terra Taylor announced today that she has appointed Bureau of Prisons Chief Shane Troxler as Deputy Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC).
Dover, DE – Delaware Probation and Parole’s 16th Annual Operation ZiPP Up clothing campaign collected a record number of cold weather items for vulnerable area residents this winter.
Dover, DE - Earlier this month, representatives from the Delaware Department of Correction participated in the American Correctional Association (ACA) Winter 2023 conference, where the Commission on Accreditation for Corrections voted unanimously to grant ACA reaccreditation to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in Wilmington.
Dover, DE – The Delaware Department of Correction invites members of the public to join the next DOC Insider Series webinar this Thursday, January 18 at 10:00 a.m. with a continued look at working behind the walls of Delaware's correctional facilities.
Dover, DE - Correctional Officer applicants can now select their Delaware DOC prison facility assignment during the job application process, the Delaware Department of Correction announced today as it prepares to host a Correctional Officer Hiring Event this Saturday, December 9th at the Department of Correction Training Academy in Dover.
New Castle, DE – This past week, eight local residents completed the Fall 2023 Department of Correction (DOC) Citizens Academy.
Dover, DE - This coming Tuesday night Probation Officers will be out in the community to help support Halloween safety for kids and families.
Dover, DE – The Delaware Department of Correction is hosting a Correctional Officer Hiring Event for members of the public this Saturday, October 14 at the Department of Correction Administration Building, located at 245 McKee Road, Dover.
Wilmington, DE - On Wednesday, October 11, the Delaware Department of Correction/Probation & Parole is partnering with host Kingswood Community Center and local service providers to sponsor a Community Resource Event that features food, employment, job training, and housing assistance, addiction resources, referrals to social services, fire safety information, games and activities for kids and families, and more.
Dover, DE - The Delaware Department of Correction invites members of the public to join the next “DOC Insider Series” webinar on Thursday, September 28 at 10:00 a.m. with a focus on working behind the walls of Delaware’s correctional facilities.
Philadelphia, PA - This August during the semi-annual meeting of the American Correctional Association (ACA) the Delaware Department of Correction received two national awards that recognize its commitment to excellence in correctional practices.
Dover, DE - The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking applications for its Fall 2023 Citizens Academy which begins September 18 in Wilmington.
Dover, DE - The Delaware Department of Correction today announced that a work release absconder from the Plummer Community Corrections Center in Wilmington has been apprehended in North Carolina thanks to a tip received by Delaware Crime Stoppers.
Dover, DE - During a ceremony this morning at the Department of Correction Administration Building DOC leadership presented nine officers and staff members with annual departmental awards for providing service above and beyond the call of duty during 2022.
Dover, DE - The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) announced today that it has signed three-year contracts with VitalCore Health Strategies to provide medical care, behavioral health care and substance use disorder treatment to individuals under DOC supervision.
Georgetown, DE - The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) today announced that Sussex Correctional Institution (SCI) Staff Lieutenant Sean Milligan has been promoted to the rank of Major.
Dover, DE - On Wednesday, April 26 the Delaware Department of Correction/Probation and Parole is partnering with state and local service providers and area employers to sponsor Community Resource events in Probation and Parole offices in New Castle, Dover, and Georgetown.
Dover, DE - The Delaware Department of Correction is hosting a Correctional Officer Hiring Event for members of the public this Saturday, April 18 at the Delaware National Guard Stern Armory, located at 1420 Newport Gap Pike, Wilmington.
Dover, DE - The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) today announced several recent leadership promotions within the Bureau of Prisons.
Dover, DE - As spring temperatures rise the Department of Correction celebrates the success of the annual Operation ZiPP Up clothing campaign that collected a record number of cold weather items for vulnerable area residents this past winter.
Dover, DE - The Delaware Department of Correction invites all members of the public to join its next 'DOC Insider Series' webinar on Tuesday, March 28 at 6:00 p.m. with a focus on Probation and Parole.
Dover, DE - The Delaware Department of Correction invites community members who are considering a career in law enforcement and corrections to attend a Correctional Officer Hiring Event on Saturday, March 18 in Dover.
Dover, DE - The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) is taking applications from community members to participate in its Spring 2023 Citizens Academy which begins April 18 in Dover.
New Castle, DE - The Delaware Department of Correction announced today that John Brennan, Security Superintendent of James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC), has been promoted to Deputy Warden of Baylor Women's Correctional Institution (BWCI), effective February 27. Brennan fills the vacancy created when then-BWCI Deputy Warden Kimberly Hughey was promoted to BWCI Warden in December 2022.
Dover, DE - The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) announced today that it has expanded in-person visitation to two adults and two children per inmate visit, effective immediately.
Georgetown, DE - The Delaware Department of Correction invites community members who are considering a career in law enforcement and corrections to attend a Correctional Officer Hiring Event this Saturday, February 11 in Georgetown.
Dover, DE - The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) announced today the appointment of Alan Clark as Director of Internal Affairs and the appointment of Daniel Roberts as Correctional Food Service Administrator.
Dover, DE - The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) announced today that it has been recognized within the corrections industry for the best correctional officer recruitment video of 2022.
Dover, DE - The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) announced today that Deputy Warden Christopher Kearney of Howard R. Young Correctional Institution has been appointed Deputy Warden of the DOC Special Operations Group, Deputy Warden Natasha Hollingsworth of James T. Vaughn Correctional Center has been appointed Deputy Warden at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution, and Correctional Captain Timothy Radcliffe of Baylor Women's Correctional Institution has been promoted to Deputy Warden of Kent County Community Corrections.
Dover, DE - As 2022 draws to a close the Delaware Department of Correction marks the success of its decade-long effort to earn national accreditation across DOC facilities from the American Correctional Association (ACA).
New Castle, DE - The Delaware Department of Correction announced today that Kimberly Hughey, Deputy Warden of Baylor Women's Correctional Institution (BWCI), has been promoted to BWCI Warden effective December 18.
Georgetown, DE - This past week the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) recognized Correctional Officers and medical professionals for saving the life of a Sussex Correctional Institution (SCI) inmate who experienced a sudden life-threatening cardiac arrest earlier this year.
Dover, DE - The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) is currently seeking bids to provide contracted behavioral health and substance abuse assessments, group-based counseling and treatment, and community services referrals for probationers.
Dover, DE - Probation Officers will be keeping a watchful eye on high risk probationers this Halloween as the Delaware Department of Correction does its part to support safe and fun Halloween festivities.
Dover, DE - The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) announced today that Deputy Bureau Chief of Prisons Paul Shavack has been appointed to the newly established position of Department of Correction Chief of Staff, Howard R. Young Correctional Institution Warden Akinbayo Kolawole has been promoted to Deputy Bureau Chief of Prisons, Baylor Women's Correctional Institution (BWCI) Warden Brian Emig has been appointed Warden of Howard R. Young Correctional Institution (HRYCI), and Deputy Warden of Special Operations Michael Merson has been promoted to Warden of the Special Operations Group (SOG). All appointments become effective on October 24.
Georgetown, DE - The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) today announced the arrests of two individuals in connection with an attempt to deliver illegal narcotics to an inmate at Sussex Correctional Institution.
Dover, DE - Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) Commissioner Monroe B. Hudson Jr. announced today that DOC Chief of Administrative Services John Sebastian has been appointed Chief of Community Corrections, State Finance Department Human Resources Administrator Christine Dunning has been appointed Chief of Administrative Services, and DOC Correctional Food Services Administrator Wendal Lundy has been promoted to Deputy Chief of Administrative Services.
Dover, DE - The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) today announced a $10,000 signing bonus for new Correctional Officer recruits, effective immediately.
Dover, DE - The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) announced today that Kent County Community Corrections Deputy Warden Kent Raymond has been promoted to Warden of Kent County Community Corrections (KCCC).
Dover, DE - The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) announced today that the restriction to inperson visitation to one adult visitor per inmate, which was established in late May amid increasing COVID-19 transmission in the community, is being lifted.
Dover, DE - Department of Correction Commissioner Monroe B. Hudson Jr. today announced that he has appointed Bureau of Community Corrections Chief Terra Taylor as Deputy Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC), effective August 2.
Dover, DE - The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) is taking applications from community members to participate in its Fall 2022 Citizens Academy which begins September 27 in Kent County.
Dover, DE - The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) announced today that Major Michael Merson, Security Superintendent of DOC's Special Operation Group, has been promoted to Deputy Warden of the Special Operations Group (SOG) effective July 3.
Georgetown, DE - The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) announced today that Kent County Community Corrections Warden Scott Ceresini has been named Warden of Sussex Correctional Institution (SCI). Warden Ceresini's promotion becomes effective this week.
Dover, DE - On Wednesday, June 29 at 1:00 p.m. the Delaware Department of Correction invites you to join its next 'DOC Insider Series' webinar with a focus on Prison Healthcare.
Dover, DE - The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) announced today that in-person visitation to all of its Level V prison and Level IV work release and violation of probation facilities is now limited to one adult visitor per inmate.
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