Tennessee Department of Correction Press Releases

• Published on June 8, 2020 - 15:45 GMT

  TDOC Holds Graduation for 6 New Correctional Officers

  HENNING – Earlier today the Tennessee Department of Correction welcomed new correctional officers into our workforce.  The ceremony consisted of six Correctional Officers who will be serving our locations in West Tennessee at Northwest Correctional Complex …

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• Published on June 1, 2020 - 13:22 GMT

  TDOC Holds Mass Testing At NWCX

  All inmates who test positive and are asymptomatic receive daily medical monitoring and health assessments.  Inmates who are asymptomatic will be monitored at their facilities while medical teams check daily for symptoms. Those who may become symptomatic …

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• Published on May 30, 2020 - 00:24 GMT

  TDOC Makes Contraband Interdiction Arrests

  “The introduction of contraband into one of our prisons by anyone is a felony offense and a threat to the safety of our team, the offenders we supervise and the public,” TDOC Commissioner Tony Parker said.  “We remain committed to working with local law …

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• Published on May 23, 2020 - 05:45 GMT

  NECX Work Crew Helps JCHS Prepare For Graduation Ceremony

  MOUNTAIN CITY – The impact of COVID-19 has been undeniable.  Everyone has been seriously affected by the virus and or the subsequent actions necessary to quell the spread and limit that impact as much as possible.  One group that has endured serious …

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