Department of Correction marks National Crimes Victims’ Rights Week by reviewing first year of enhanced victim services, launching new informational resource

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The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) today marked National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, observed this year from April 19-25, by reaffirming its commitment to engaging with survivors and their families and unveiling a new informational brochure for community members impacted by crime. The post Department of Correction marks National Crimes Victims’ Rights Week by reviewing first year of enhanced victim …

UPDATE: Department of Correction announces unauthorized departure of three offenders from Wilmington work release center

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Two of the three work release offenders who left the Plummer Work Release Center without permission Sunday night have been taken into custody. Both were charged with Escape After Conviction and Conspiracy 2nd Degree and were taken to Howard R. Young Correctional Center. A third offender – Tommy Broomer – remains at large and the Department’s search for him is …

Employee-driven Department of Correction competition to showcase Officers’ skills, encourage physical fitness, boost pride

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This spring the Delaware Department of Correction will launch a one-day competition that tests Correctional Officers and Probation Officers on their level of proficiency in a variety of job-related skills. The Guardian Shield Challenge is the first and only challenge of its kind for correctional employees and was established voluntarily by correctional officers, with the strong support of the Department’s …

Department of Correction announces unauthorized departure of three offenders from Wilmington work release center

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The Delaware Department of Correction announces that three work release offenders assigned to the Plummer Community Corrections Center in Wilmington left the facility together last night by absconding over the perimeter wall. The facility was immediately secured, all other offenders were accounted for, and local police were notified. Attempts by the Department of Correction and other law enforcement agencies to …

“Behind the Scenes” Tours of the Delaware Public Archives are Now Available in Spanish

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On April 1, 2015 the Delaware Public Archives (DPA) was honored by a visit from members of the Delaware Hispanic Commission to help launch the “Behind the Scenes” Spanish speaking tour series. “This ‘Behind the Scenes’ tour in Spanish is one of several Archives’ initiatives recognizing the growing influence of the Hispanic community in the [
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