The Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) is notifying the public that inmate Ralph L. Menzies passed away from presumed natural causes at a local hospital at 1:45 p.m. today, November 26, 2025. He was 67 years old at the time of his death. The Department …
To improve communication efficiency, safety, and reliability, the Utah Department of Corrections is moving to a new mail system for incarcerated individuals. Effective January 5, 2026, all personal (non-legal) mail will be processed and delivered directly …
The Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) will host a Second Chance Career Fair from 8 a.m. to noon, Thursday, November 7, at the Fortitude Treatment Center, 1747 S 900 W, in Salt Lake City. The event is designed to connect individuals on probation or …
After more than two months of “training,” 15 participates graduated for the Utah Department of Corrections’ second Citizens’ Academy. UDC Deputy Executive Director Spencer Turley gave the keynote address, engaging with the group about what they learned …
Fall packages, part of the Utah Department of Corrections’ Quarterly Package Program, runs through August 31, 2025, offering family and friends the chance to send care packages to inmates. Snacks, pastries, ready-to-eat meals and much more — many not sold …
The Utah Department of Corrections is hosting a Family Orientation gathering at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the Fred House Academy, 14727 Minuteman Drive, Draper. The seminar is for everyone, from those who recently had a loved one incarcerated …
The Utah Department of Corrections is experiencing a temporary disruption with Access Corrections, the third-party system used for inmate account deposits. This issue started on May 20, and it means deposits can’t currently be made through kiosks, the …
The Utah Department of Corrections has worked diligently for the last several months with the third-party mail scanning vendor, Pigeonly, to find a remedy to the mail issues experienced by families and the incarcerated. We provided the vendor a list of …
In front of a packed house in mens’ visiting at the Utah State Correctional Facility, dozens of incarcerated individuals received their degrees during a graduation ceremony Monday, May 19, for Davis Technical College. This fiscal year, Davis Tech has 122 …
On Monday, May 12, 28 men and women graduated from Salt Lake Community College’s prison education program during a ceremony at the Utah State Correctional Facility. Among these individuals, the degrees earned include Associate of Science Degrees in …
Somber, respect and sadness permeated the annual remembrance Thursday at the Utah Law Enforcement Memorial. The sadness this year came from the necessity to add a name to the wall located on the grounds of the Utah State Capitol. The name of Santaquin Sgt. …
Utah Department of Corrections – Law Enforcement Bureau K9 Doc Holliday has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Doc Holliday’s vest has been embroidered …
The Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) has announced the implementation of virtual legal visits for incarcerated individuals. This new approach offers several advantages: Convenience: Virtual visits eliminate the need for attorneys to travel to the two …
A case of scabies in a section of the Utah State Correctional Facility will close some areas to visitors and quarantine inmates in the infected unit. The reported case is currently in the geriatric section of Currant, a unit that houses geriatric …
The Utah Department of Corrections is accepting applications for the Second Annual Citizens’ Academy, running from August to October 2025. Applications will be accepted beginning March 1, 2025. Interested parties have until June 1, 2025 to apply. The …
Utah Department of Corrections Executive Director Brian Redd has been selected to head the Salt Lake City Police Department as its new chief. In a related move, Gov. Spencer Cox announced that UDC Deputy Executive Director Jared Garcia has been nominated …
The Utah Department of Corrections is continuing to seek comments from constituents concerning Pigeonly, the UDC’s new mail system. To curb the introduction of mail contraband, the Utah Department of Corrections implemented a new incarcerated person(s) …
The Utah Department of Corrections will hold a Mail System Update and Family Listening Session at 6:15 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, on Zoom. Department officials will provide information on Pigeonly, the UDC’s new mail system, and review some mail delivery …
The Utah Quarterly Package Program runs from February 1 through February 28, 2025, offering family and friends the chance to send care packages to inmates. By utilizing the approved item list, you can deliver practical gifts that enhance the welfare of …
The Utah Department of Corrections is hosting a Community Town Hall at 6 p.m., Monday, December 16, 2024, at the Fred House Academy, 14727 Minuteman Drive, Draper. Join us for an important discussion and stay informed about our community initiatives. In- …
