Press Release

A detained individual held an object to a nurse’s throat shortly after arriving at the facility

Federal detainee dies Wednesday evening at Northwest State Correctional Facility following medical event.

Law firm to assist Department with public reporting of investigatory findings

Independent review determines misconduct allegation against Springfield Superintendent Mike Lyon to be unfounded; Lyon to return as head of facility

Department to stop taking referrals for work crew effective immediately in effort to expand employment opportunities and workforce development

Agreement provides targeted pay enhancements, recruitment and retention bonuses, and seeks to expand efforts to resolve the Department’s staffing crisis

Department Staff Responded and Detained an Individual Following an Attempted Escape in St. Johnsbury

Administrative and Medical Reviews Initiated at Southern State Correctional Facility

Southern State Correctional Facility Superintendent placed on administrative leave pending outcome of investigation.

Administrative Review Initiated at Southern State Correctional Facility (SSCF)