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<strong>Correction</strong> <strong>News</strong>November 2009<strong>North</strong> <strong>Carolina</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Correction</strong> / www.doc.state.nc.us / 919.716.3700Tobaccobannedin all DOPLast 20 prisonsconverted Dec. 7On Dec. 7, the Division <strong>of</strong>Prisons went tobacco free.All <strong>of</strong> the prisons nowban tobacco use, with theconversion <strong>of</strong> the last 19that had not yet met theterms <strong>of</strong> state legislation.Additionally, all DOPadministrative and regional<strong>of</strong>fices are tobacco free.A statewide e-mail wassent to all DOC employeestelling them <strong>of</strong> DOP’sstatus, and DOP policyF.2500 will be revised toinclude only tobacco freereferences.The last correctional facilitiescomplying with theban as <strong>of</strong> Dec. 7 were:Anson BladenCabrrus CaldwellCaswell CatawbaCharlotte DavidsonDurham ForsythGaston HaywoodNew Hanover OrangeRobeson RowanRutherford SampsonWilkesAlso complying were twohalf-way houses, Center forCommunity Transi-tions(ECO) and Evergreen.DOP is working withall facilities and <strong>of</strong>fices toestablish cessation trainingfor employees and inmates.The Tobacco Preventionand Control Branch <strong>of</strong> N.C.Division <strong>of</strong> Public Health isalso providing additionalresources for DOC employees,who should referto the division’s policy,F.2500, on tobacco-freefacilities.Questions may be directedto Mary Beth Carroll,919-838-4029 orome01@doc.state.nc.us.<strong>Correction</strong> Enterprises gives propsfor outstanding contributions<strong>Correction</strong> Enterprises recentlyrecognized severalemployees for their outstandingcontributions duringthe 2008/2009 fiscalyear.Employees were selectedfrom peer nominations thatwere reviewed by a diversecommittee <strong>of</strong> eight <strong>Correction</strong>Enterprises employees.The winners were awardedplaques by Director KarenBrown at the <strong>Correction</strong>Enterprises annual EmployeeAppreciation Events.Jacqueline Gordon, supervisorII at Scotland SewingPlant, was recognizedin the category <strong>of</strong> InmateImprovement and Trainingfor her efforts to improveinmate training, which increasesefficient production<strong>of</strong> T-shirts.Advanced<strong>Correction</strong>sCertificatesJacquelineGordonRockoScarponeRocko Scarpone, supervisorII at Sampson Laundry,was recognized in thecategory <strong>of</strong> Heroism for hisrole in evacuating the plantand preventing the spread<strong>of</strong> a fire that could havecaused thousand <strong>of</strong> dollarsin damage.Donald Hite, maintenancemechanic IV atUmstead Laundry, was recognizedin the category <strong>of</strong>Two <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Correction</strong> employeesrecently received the Advanced <strong>Correction</strong>s Certificatefrom the N.C. Criminal Justice Trainingand Standards Commission. The recipients wereRonnie McLaughlin, left photo, Morrison <strong>Correction</strong>al Institution’s Key Controland Armor correctional <strong>of</strong>ficer; and James French, 3 rd from left in upperphoto, deputy secretary. The certificate is presented to certified employeeswho over the years have gained training credits through their careers andto recognize the level <strong>of</strong> competence <strong>of</strong> law enforcement <strong>of</strong>ficers servinggovernmental agencies within the state. The commission’s programs coverall sworn police <strong>of</strong>ficers, correctional <strong>of</strong>ficers, probation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficers,juvenile justice <strong>of</strong>ficers and juvenile court counselors. The commissionstrives to meet multiple needs <strong>of</strong> the criminal justice system and to providequality justice services. McLaughlin has worked with the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Correction</strong> and Morrison <strong>Correction</strong>al Institution since April 1989. Frenchhas over 35 years <strong>of</strong> experience with DOC, having served in many differentpositions. Shown with him are Secretary Alvin Keller, DOC Chief OperatingOfficer Jennie Lancaster and Commission Chairman John Glenn.DavidInscoeNeilRosatoClaytonWrightSafety for his dedication tothe safety program at hisfacility as well as rebuildinga cart washer that saved thestate $79,000 for not havingto purchase a new one.David Inscoe, supervisorIII at Caledonia Farm, wasrecognized in the category<strong>of</strong> Workplace Improvementfor his pr<strong>of</strong>essional personaand his ability to motivateSee ENTERPRISES, next pageParole boardpositions filledRALEIGH | Two keyappointments have beenmade to the Post-ReleaseSupervision andParole Commission.Appointed by Gov.Bev Perdue, Sen. TonyRand will become thenew chair in January,and Derrick E. Wadsworth<strong>of</strong> Edentonwill fill a vacant, parttimepost on the commission.Charles Mann,the current chair, willfill the other part-timecommissioner position.The Post-ReleaseSupervision and ParoleCommission isresponsible for releasing <strong>of</strong>fenderswho meet eligibilityrequirements and establishingconditions for post-TonyRandDerrickWadsworthSee COMMISSION, next page
<strong>Correction</strong> <strong>News</strong> / November 2009Enterprises,from previous pagestaff through his positivemanagement and supervisoryskills.Neil Rosato, supervisorII at the Print Plant,was cited in the category<strong>of</strong> Quality. He developedand incorporated a moreaccurate quality assuranceprogram that is a final inspectionprior to printeditems being shipped tocustomers.Clayton Wright, managerV at the Metal ProductsPlant, was cited inthe category <strong>of</strong> CustomerService. He instills in theinmates and employeeshis philosophy: “Build aquality product, which ourcustomers will be satisfiedwith and want to purchaseagain.”Lisa Lewis, programassistant V at the MeatPlant, was recognized as<strong>Correction</strong> Enterprises2009 Employee <strong>of</strong> theYear. She was nominatedby Plant Manager DonAdams, who stated:“Lisa always strives toimprove operations at themeat plant and to improvecustomer satisfaction. Lisacreated a cross trainingprogram for the inmateclerical workers so thatwe always maintain continuity<strong>of</strong> operations. Lisaimplemented check pointsthrough our process tocatch errors before theyreach the customer.“In addition to her performanceat work, Lisa iscompleting her bachelorsin business management atEast <strong>Carolina</strong> University.She is an honor studenttaking a full time courseload while working fulltimeand taking care <strong>of</strong> herfamily. Lisa’s efforts havecontinued to improve ourprocesses at the plant,ensuring the greatest efficiencyand the best productfor our customers.”AubreyHolmesTommyFranklin<strong>Correction</strong> Enterprisesdrivers set safety marksFor only the second timein <strong>Correction</strong> Enterprises’history, the division hasawarded “Million Mile”plaques to two employees.Aubrey Holmes, longdistance truck driver atthe Apex Warehouse, andTommy Franklin, longdistance truck driver atCraggy Laundry were bothrecognized for 1 millionmiles <strong>of</strong> incident- andaccident-free driving.They were both awardedplaques by Karen Brown,director, and Andy Artola,deputy director <strong>of</strong> operationsat the agency’s annualEmployee AppreciationEvents.<strong>Correction</strong> Enterpriseshas one <strong>of</strong> the largestfleets <strong>of</strong> tractor trailers instate government, drivingseveral thousand mileseach week. It is estimatedthat it takes 12-14 yearsfor a long distance truckdriver, who drives everyday, to qualify for this recognition.To be eligible,drivers must not havereceived any citations orbeen in an accident whiledriving a state vehicle.“This is an amazing accomplishmentand speakshighly <strong>of</strong> the quality <strong>of</strong> thepr<strong>of</strong>essionals that we haveworking for us.” Brownsaid. “<strong>Correction</strong> Enterprisescontinually emphasizesthe highest safetystandards throughout ouroperations, and the accomplishments<strong>of</strong> thesetwo individuals epitomizesthat standard.”Community <strong>Correction</strong>sDivision 1 has newassistant administratorGREENVILLE | Carla Bass is the new assistantadministrator for Community <strong>Correction</strong>sin 32 Eastern <strong>North</strong> <strong>Carolina</strong> counties.As assistant administrator <strong>of</strong> Community<strong>Correction</strong>s Division 1, Bass is responsiblefor the probation, parole and post-release Carla Basssupervision operations <strong>of</strong> more than 22,740<strong>of</strong>fenders and 585 staff members. She succeeds TerryGootee, who was promoted to Division 2 administrator.Bass had been community corrections district managerin Greenville since May. Beginning her career in 1979as a Pre-Release and After-Care parole <strong>of</strong>ficer, Bass waspromoted in 1989 to unit supervisor at the DWI TreatmentFacility at DART/Cherry. In 1996, she was namedchief probation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficer in District 8A (Lenoir andGreene counties), where she was promoted to judicialdistrict manager in 1998, transferring to Greenville thisyear.The 1978 East <strong>Carolina</strong> University graduate has abachelor <strong>of</strong> science degree in social work. She has completedthe state’s Certified Public Manager training.Bass and her husband, Deryl, retired from the N.C.Highway Patrol, have a daughter, Erica; a son anddaughter-in-law, Quinn and Amy; and a grandson,Brock.She is active in her church and in Project Success inPitt County. Bass also enjoys reading, spending time atthe beach, staying fit and spending time with family.Commission, from previous pagerelease supervision. Inaddition, members advisethe governor on clemencymatters.The commission hasthree members, each servinga four-year term. Allmembers are appointed bythe governor.“<strong>North</strong> <strong>Carolina</strong> isfortunate that SenatorRand decided to take thisposition,” Gov. BeverlyPerdue said. “He, like me,cares first and foremostabout protecting the public,but also understandsthe importance <strong>of</strong> givingpeople a fair shot at asecond chance. I don’t be-lieve I could find a bettercandidate in the state orcountry to lead this commission.”Wadsworth has morethan 30 years experiencehelping troubled youthsand inmates. He is a lifecoach for Edenton-Chowanschools, where he providesservices to potentialdropout students and actsas a liaison between studentsand parents. He isalso a former <strong>Department</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>Correction</strong> employeewho worked at Hyde <strong>Correction</strong>alInstitution andthe now-closed Gates<strong>Correction</strong>al Center.<strong>Correction</strong> <strong>News</strong>is a newsletter for and about employees in theN.C. <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Correction</strong>. If you havesuggestions or comments, please contactGeorge Dudley, editor, at 919.716.3713, or atdgh02@doc.state.nc.us.
SpotlightCommunity <strong>Correction</strong>s District 5<strong>Correction</strong> <strong>News</strong> / November 2009Left, Brien Campbell, assistantjudicial district manager; MelissaRussell and Amanda High, <strong>of</strong>ficeassistant IV’s; Jean Walker (sitting),judicial district manager. Lower left,India Winborne (sitting), chief probation/parole<strong>of</strong>ficer; Rachel Wade,probation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficer II, New Hanover.Right, Sharon Craven, chiefprobation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficer; and MelissaWhitfield and Bernice McAtee, <strong>of</strong>ficeassistant III’s, New Hanover.Community <strong>Correction</strong>s District 5is comprised <strong>of</strong> New HanoverCounty, an urban area, and PenderCounty, a large rural area.Jean Walker is the district manager,and Brien Campbell is the assistantdistrict manager. Chief probation/parole<strong>of</strong>ficers are SharonCraven, Jerome Hemingway, MelindaPittman, Lewis Adams, MikeFrazier, and India Winborne, all inNew Hanover County, and CarolE a k i ns in PenderCounty. Two chief positionsare vacant inHanover County.The district has atotal <strong>of</strong> 98 employees,including <strong>of</strong>ficersand <strong>of</strong>fice staff.The district hasapproximately 4,270<strong>of</strong>fenders on probationand under supervision.More than3,560 <strong>of</strong> them are inNew Hanover County,and about 700 arein Pender County.Headquartered indowntown Wilmington,District 5 haseight units in NewHanover County andone in Pender County.ProgramsNew Hanover County is a partici-Continued on next pageAbove, Daniel Mattlin, probation/parole<strong>of</strong>ficer II; CarolEakins, chief probation/parole<strong>of</strong>ficer; Jeff Saphara, probation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficer II; Reggie Whaley,surveillance <strong>of</strong>ficer, Pender.Above, Matt Apke, probation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficer II; JeromeHemingway, chief probation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficer; ChristyVanslyke, probation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficer II; and MelindaPittman (sitting), chief probation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficer, NewHanover.Above, Scott Pace, probation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficer II; Lewis Adams,chief probation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficer; and Jessica Williams and MattYousey, probation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficer II’s, New Hanover.
<strong>Correction</strong> <strong>News</strong> / November 2009pant in the Division <strong>of</strong> Community <strong>Correction</strong>s’Urban Plan Project.This plan encompasses a Judicial ServicesTeam, which includes the CommunityService Work Program, and sevenfield units. The New Hanover fieldunits, which had already blended intermediateand intensive cases, will soonhave fully blended caseloads when thestatewide conversion <strong>of</strong> probation/parole<strong>of</strong>ficer I’s to II’s is completed.Specialized caseloads will continue inNew Hanover County, including the SexOffender Control Program, ElectronicHouse Arrest, Drug Court, Day ReportingCenter, Domestic Violence and GPSSex Offender. Additional emphasizedcaseloads include Community ThreatGroup, School Partnership Program,Intensive Supervision and a <strong>Carolina</strong>Beach caseload.Pender County is a large rural countywhich fully blended cases a few yearsago. All probation <strong>of</strong>ficers have probation/parole<strong>of</strong>ficer II classifications andall carry blended caseloads <strong>of</strong> community,intermediate, intensive, sex <strong>of</strong>fender,electronic house arrest and domesticviolence.Pender County has been divided intosmaller, more manageable zones to meetthe challenges <strong>of</strong> supervising <strong>of</strong>fendersin such a geographically large county.Reducing travel time gives <strong>of</strong>ficers morequality time to address the individualneeds <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fenders, making the most efficientuse <strong>of</strong> the district’s resources.ActivitiesThe 5th District staff members participatein a wide variety <strong>of</strong> special projects,events, and services within thejudicial system, as well as within thegeneral community. These include: U.S.Attorney’s Gun Recovery Task Force,Domestic Violence Awareness Program,District Search and Seizure Teams,Criminal Justice Partnership Board, NewHanover County Gang Task Force,GRIT (Gang Resistance InterventionTeamwork), Southeastern MentalHealth Association, Child ProtectionEnforcement Committee, Various DCCTASK Forces and Committees, AbsconderRoundups with the FugitiveTask Force, DCC Emergency ResponseTeam, Sex Offender Search Teams, NationalDrug Court Institute, SentencingServices Board, Linc, Inc., Health Fair,Re-Entry Initiative, Food Bank, AdjunctTrainers, Community Policing, SalvationArmy, TASC Advisory Board, Big Brother/BigSister, Boy Scouts <strong>of</strong> America andDWl Task Force.“The district staff is a dedicatedgroup <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essionals who work hardto ensure that the goals and objectivesContinued on next pageRight,DawsonRhoad, probation/parole<strong>of</strong>ficer II, NewHanover.Above, Stephanie Stallings(standing) andCarolyn Hill,<strong>of</strong>fice assistant III’s,New Hanover.Lauren Pittman,probation/parole<strong>of</strong>ficer II, NewHanover.Vern Hewitt, intensive case <strong>of</strong>ficer; and RogerMcLain and Shanan Stephenson, probation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficer II’s, New Hanover.Medeana Bruton and Becky Marshburn, probation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficer II’s; Jennifer Mills, intensive case<strong>of</strong>ficer; and Mark Baddour (sitting), probation/parole<strong>of</strong>ficer II, New Hanover.Jared Holmes, John Dancy, Craig Larrimore and Jay Murray, surveillance<strong>of</strong>ficers, New Hanover.SpotlightLeft, JeffLong, probation/parole<strong>of</strong>ficer II,and right, EdStemper,intensivecase <strong>of</strong>ficer,both in NewHanover.
Thomas AsbellGreene CIMAURY | Thomas E. Asbell II hasbeen named the new superintendentat Greene <strong>Correction</strong>al Institution,a minimum custody prisonthat houses approximately 650adult males and has 200 employees.He succeeds Renoice Stancil,who was promoted to administratorat Bertie <strong>Correction</strong>al Institution.Asbell has 20 years <strong>of</strong> experiencein corrections, beginning in1989 at Eastern <strong>Correction</strong>al Institutionas a program assistant, whorose to become assistant superintendentfor custody and operationsat Tyrell Prison Work Farm in2000. He transferred in the sameposition to Hyde <strong>Correction</strong> in2004 and back to Eastern <strong>Correction</strong>alin 2006.The 1988 East <strong>Carolina</strong> Universitygraduate and former member<strong>of</strong> the school’s Pirates footballteam has a bachelor <strong>of</strong> science degreein criminal justice. Asbell isalso a graduate <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Department</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>Correction</strong>’s <strong>Correction</strong>al LeadershipDevelopment Program andhas been awarded the State Advanced<strong>Correction</strong>s Certificate.The Bertie County native andhis wife, Anita, have four children.His parents are Thomas and RoseAsbell <strong>of</strong> Powellsville.Asbell is active in his church andin the Pitt County community, andenjoys classic cars and tractors andcollecting antiques.Robert G. JonesPasquotank CIELIZABETH CITY | Robert G.Jones has been named administrator<strong>of</strong> Pasquotank <strong>Correction</strong>alInstitution, a close custody prisonwith approximately 985 adult maleinmates and 455 employees.He succeeds Ricky Anderson,who was promoted to deputy director<strong>of</strong> the Division <strong>of</strong> Prisons.Jones was previously superintendentat Hyde <strong>Correction</strong>alInstitution. He began his career in1981 as a correctional <strong>of</strong>ficer atCaledonia <strong>Correction</strong>al Institution,going on to rise through the ranksthere and at the Pasquotank, Gatesand Bertie correctional facilities.He was assistant superintendent atBertie <strong>Correction</strong>al before his pro-<strong>Correction</strong> <strong>News</strong> / November 2009DOP names new leadership at four prisonsThomas Asbell III Robert E. Jones Richard Neely Ron Tarltonmotion to superintendent at Hyde<strong>Correction</strong>al in 2005.Jones is a native <strong>of</strong> RoanokeRapids. He is a graduate <strong>of</strong> RoanokeRapids High School and attendedthe University <strong>of</strong> Texaswhile serving as a Military Policemanin the Unit States Army.He and his wife, Tammy, residein Elizabeth City. They have adaughter, Brittany and a son Spencer.He enjoys playing golf, huntingand spending time with his family.Richard L. NeelyLanesboro CIPOLKTON | Richard L. Neely isthe new administrator for Lanesboro<strong>Correction</strong>al Institution, aclose custody prison that housesapproximately 1,000 inmates andhas approximately 415 employees.A 29-year corrections veteran,Neely began his career in 1980 asa correctional <strong>of</strong>ficer at Piedmont<strong>Correction</strong>al Institution, wherehe advanced through the ranks tocaptain. He was an assistant superintendentat Iredell <strong>Correction</strong>aland superintendent at Charlotte<strong>Correction</strong>al prior to being namedadministrator at Lanesboro.Neely succeeds the retired RickyJackson.In addition to attending KnoxvilleCollege, Neely has completedthe <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Correction</strong>’sleadership development program.He is a general instructor for correctionaltraining and is WesternRegion commander for the PrisonEmergency Response Team (PERT).He is a Western Star Mason andenjoys reading, working out andsports.Neely and his wife, Dorothy,have a daughter and two grandchildren.Ron TarltonCabarrus CCMOUNT PLEASANT | Ron Tarltonhas been named the new superintendent<strong>of</strong> Cabarrus <strong>Correction</strong>alCenter, a minimum custody prisonfor adult males.As superintendent, Tarlton isresponsible for the operation <strong>of</strong> thefacility, which houses approximately190 inmates and has 50 employees.Tarlton had previously been superintendentat Union <strong>Correction</strong>alCenter, which recently closed.He had been at Union his entire27-year career, beginning as a correctional<strong>of</strong>ficer in 1982. He wasnamed superintendent at Union in2006.He has a photographic techniciandegree from Anson CommunityCollege, where he graduatedwith high honors. He is also a Division<strong>of</strong> Prisons general traininginstructor.In his spare time, Tarlton enjoysfilm photography, motorcycles,hunting, fishing, archery and tennis.He is also a member <strong>of</strong> theUnion and Anson county AmericanRed Cross disaster team.Warden leads national groupAnnie Harvey, warden <strong>of</strong>NC <strong>Correction</strong>al Institutionfor Women, has been electedpresident <strong>of</strong> the Association<strong>of</strong> Women Executives in<strong>Correction</strong>s.AWEC provides leadershipdevelopment for executivewomen, supportsthe career advancement <strong>of</strong>women in corrections andpromotes informed discussion<strong>of</strong> correctional issues.
<strong>Correction</strong> <strong>News</strong> / November 2009Powerlifter sets AAU world recordBradford Bannerman, <strong>of</strong> the N.C.Parole Commission staff, holds aworld record in amateur powerliftingafter competing in an internationalevent recently.At the Amateur Athletic Union(AAU) 2009 Drug Free PowerliftingChampionship on Nov. 28 inMyrtle Beach, S.C., Bannermanparticipated in 181-pound rawweight class in the Law/Fireman/Military Open category. Duringthe competition, he bench-pressed349.4 pounds, the most weightever pushed in the category.The bench press is a strengthtraining exercise. While lying on hisor her back, the person performingthe bench press lowers a weight tothe level <strong>of</strong> the chest, then pushes itNew members<strong>of</strong> training, standardscommissionup until the armsare straight andthe elbows arelocked.“ B e i n g t h en e w w o r l dchampion, I automaticallyqualifyto competei n t h e 2 0 1 0Brad Bannermanworld single-lift bench presscompetition,” Bannerman said.The 2010 event will be held inLas Vegas, Nev., Oct 8–10, and inOrlando, Fla., Nov. 1.Bannerman also holds a <strong>North</strong><strong>Carolina</strong> AAU bench press record,set in 2003, with a push <strong>of</strong> 330pounds in the 181-pound class forweight lifters age 35-39.Three top <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Correction</strong> managerswere recently named newmembers <strong>of</strong> the N.C.Criminal Justice Trainingand Standards Commission.They are, from left,Deputy SecretaryFrank Rogers, N.C.<strong>Correction</strong>al Center forWomen Warden AnnieHarvey and Director <strong>of</strong>Prison’s Deputy Director Ricky Anderson. They were inducted during a November meeting <strong>of</strong> thecommission at the Office <strong>of</strong> Staff Training and Development in Apex. The commission’s programscover all sworn police <strong>of</strong>ficers, correctional <strong>of</strong>ficers, probation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficers, juvenile justice<strong>of</strong>ficers and juvenile court counselors.Wake CC project helps children stay warmWake <strong>Correction</strong>al Center staff worked with the prison’s Men’s Service Club to provide morethan $1,000 worth <strong>of</strong> coats to the WRAL-TV “Coats for the Children” campaign. The Men’sService Club raises money through various fundraising activities and makes donations toWake County organizations throughout the year as a way to give back to the community.Among the Wake CC staff on hand to present the coats were James Langston, center, superintendent,and Anthony Perry, right, assistant superintendent for custody and opeations.Accepting the donations was Mary Alice Boliek, left, WRAL-TV assignment editor.New Web siteexpands accessto educationGov. Perdue launches eLearningNC.govRALEIGH | Gov. Bev Perdue hasannounced the launch <strong>of</strong> eLearningNC.gov-- http://elearningnc.gov/ -- the entry point to all theeLearning resources <strong>North</strong> <strong>Carolina</strong>has to <strong>of</strong>fer.The new web site will providean easy one-stop-shop for any<strong>North</strong> Carolinian, -- from K-12students to life-long learners --who wants to take advantage <strong>of</strong> onlinelearning such as the NC VirtualPublic School, online courses fromcommunity colleges or universities,and online career building.“Over the last 10 years, technologyhas revolutionized the waywe live and work - and I’m committedto using it to revolutionizethe way we teach and learn,”said Perdue. “With the click <strong>of</strong> amouse, anyone in <strong>North</strong> <strong>Carolina</strong>will be able to access online learningthrough this new web site. Ahighly-educated workforce, highlypr<strong>of</strong>icientin technology, is key tokeeping <strong>North</strong> <strong>Carolina</strong> competitivein the high-tech global economy.”eLearningNC.gov was created bya partnership between the Office <strong>of</strong>the Governor, the <strong>North</strong> <strong>Carolina</strong>Education Cabinet and the <strong>North</strong><strong>Carolina</strong> eLearning Commission.Lt. Governor Walter Dalton,commission chair, said the Website is a testament to <strong>North</strong> <strong>Carolina</strong>’sleadership in using technologyto enhance educational opportunities,and it will provide easier accessand navigation to a wealth <strong>of</strong>educational eLearning resources.“My hope is that this web sitefosters a culture <strong>of</strong> life-long learningfor all the citizens <strong>of</strong> our state,”he said.eLearning provides all K-12students, regardless <strong>of</strong> location orbackground, with the ability to takeonline courses that would normallynot be available to them. Additionally,eLearning provides all collegestudents and adults with the opportunityto take courses and learnnew skills through retraining or advanceddegrees.<strong>North</strong> Carolinians <strong>of</strong> all ages areurged to take advantage <strong>of</strong> the resourcescompiled at eLearningNC.gov.
<strong>Correction</strong> <strong>News</strong> / November 2009Marion CI staff organize inmate transition eventMARION | Marion <strong>Correction</strong>alInstitution held its second TransitionFair for inmates on November3, this time including the MinimumSecurity Unit.All 92 inmates were invited toparticipate and interact with the 11agencies represented at the fair.Government and faith-based agencieswere represented, includingthe <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> Social Services,McDowell Technical CommunityCollege, the Veteran’s RestorationHeadquarters at Asheville-Buncombe Community ChristianMinistries and The Potter’s Vessels(supportive housing).Inmate participants were giventhe opportunity to prepare for theirrelease by collecting informationfrom the agencies present and beginningthe formation <strong>of</strong> supportivea network to use upon their release.Most left the fair with handsful<strong>of</strong> useful information, pamphletsand business cards.This also gave prison staff anopportunity to update communitycontacts and broaden their perspectivesinto what is available toinmates when they are released.Networking was the order <strong>of</strong> theday for all involved.Transition Fairs in prisons arerelatively new. With a keen emphasison helping inmates transitionback into society, <strong>of</strong>ficials expect amore frequent occurance. Some <strong>of</strong>the agencies were repeat participatantsin the fair at Marion CI, andJohn Boyd, right, a chief probation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficerin DCC District 25, reviews post-releasesupervision requirements and potential pitfallswith some <strong>of</strong> the inmates attending MarionCI’s Transition Fair.indicated the likelihood <strong>of</strong> their returnnext year.Planning is already under wayfor another Transition Fair in2010.Eastern CI staff supports food bankPreparing to deliver Eastern CI’s load <strong>of</strong> donations to the local food bankare, from left, <strong>Correction</strong>al Officer Lisa Braswell; Sgt. Sharon Falls;<strong>Correction</strong>al Officers Johnny Taylor and Dana Anderson;Carolyn Pridgen, accounting clerk IV; <strong>Correction</strong>al OfficerTimothy Jackson: and Janice Stallings, <strong>of</strong>fice assistant IV.MAURY | Supintendent Travis Outlaw, inspired by thehigh number <strong>of</strong> people in need this season <strong>of</strong> holidaysand religious observances, led Eastern <strong>Correction</strong>alInstitution in calling on staff to support the local foodbank.The drive netted more than 725 pounds <strong>of</strong> food.Outlaw said charities had reported that, even withgenerous donations, demand for their help is outpacingtheir resources.“I decided that we could give a little to help a lot<strong>of</strong> people in need,” he said. “We have neighbors thatneed our help due to company lay<strong>of</strong>fs and closings,causing unemployment in our area.”After the drive ran Oct. 1-Nov. 10, the donatedfood was taken to the Food Bank <strong>of</strong> Central and Eastern<strong>North</strong> <strong>Carolina</strong> in Greenville on Nov. 12.Lt. William Warner helped Outlaw organize andcarry out the effort.“Thanks goes to everyone who supported this fooddrive,” Warner said.A lesson in real-life corrections<strong>Correction</strong>s instructor Patrick Lewis <strong>of</strong> Fayetteville TechnicalCommunity College invited Lumberton <strong>Correction</strong>al Center staffto speak to his students in late October about the duties and dailyactivities <strong>of</strong> working at the prison. The presentation included ademonstration <strong>of</strong> how inmates are shackled before beingtransported, interesting stories about inmates the staff membershave encountered, and an explanation <strong>of</strong> the qualification requiredfor working in corrections. The students had numerous questionsand showed much interest in what the correctional staff had tosay, and several indicated that the presentation persuaded themto pursue a corrections career. The guest speakers were, frontrow, <strong>Correction</strong>al Officer James Dixon (visitation), left; secondrow, Case Manager Tywanna Locklear, 2 nd from left; TransportationOfficer Lucious Jones, 4 th from left; and Case ManagerTheodore Banks, 2 nd from right.
October PromotionsName, new title, locationJoyce Brown, food service <strong>of</strong>ficer, Warren CIMarvin Casino, nurse supervisor, Maury CILarry Clayton, sergeant, Harnett CIWilter Drew, <strong>Correction</strong> Enterprises manager IV,Pender Sewing PlantCindy Faison, chief probation and parole <strong>of</strong>ficer,DCC District 11Jason Gibson, probation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficer II, DCC District 17Sheila Godwin, food service manager I, Tabor CITirrell Greene, probation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficer II, DCC District 26BAndrea Holland, pr<strong>of</strong>essional nurse, Foothills CITimothy Hopkins, probation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficer II, DCC District 26AGeorgina Inman, food service manager I, Tabor CIKaren Joyner, chief probation and parole <strong>of</strong>ficer, DCC District 4Joshua Keith, probation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficer II, DCC District 26BRebecca L<strong>of</strong>tis, probation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficer II, DCC District 29Dwayne Massey, probation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficer II, DCC District 16Lorenzo McIver, probation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficer II, DCC District 26ACarl Miller, food service manager III, Polk CIDavid Millis, captain, Pamlico CIAllison Neaves, probation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficer II, DCC District 22Shelia Nord, programs supervisor, Neuse CIPatricia Okesanya, nurse supervisor, Central PrisonSteven Ransom, sergeant, Tabor CIPamela Richards, accounting clerk IV, Craggy CIMarvin Roberson, psychological services coordinator, Scotland CIDante Rossi, probation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficer II, DCC District 26APaula Simmons, programs director I, Fountain CCWChristian Skinner, probation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficer II, DCC District 26BLaura Stracuzzi, probation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficer II, DCC District 19AWynita Taylor, nurse consultant, Franklin CCSherain Teel, probation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficer II, DCC District 26BDenise Trickel, probation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficer II, DCC District 14ATabatha Watkins, lead correctional <strong>of</strong>ficer, Swannanoa CCWIndia Winborne, judicial unit supervisor, DCC District 5November PromotionsArnette Alleyne Tineo, pr<strong>of</strong>essional nurse, Central PrisonKelvin Andrews, sergeant, Maury CIMark Barnhill, assistant unit manager, Tabor CIDaylon Beasley, food service manager II, Johnston CIReginald Benthall, plumber II, Odom CIShawn Blackburn, unit manager, Alexander CIVickie Bolling, processing assistant IV, Combined RecordsLucketchia Boston, lieutenant, Pasquotank CIMichael Brown, sergeant, Tabor CICarolyn Buchanan, programs supervisor, Mountain View CIRodney Bugielski, sergeant, Alexander CIAngela Carswell, administrative assistant II, Western YISharon Cheek, probation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficer II, DCC District 28Thomas Condrey, lieutenant, Pasquotank CISean Dillard, unit manager, Pasquotank CIBryant Elliott, sergeant, Pasquotank CIChavis Everett, probation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficer II, DCC District 20ABarbara Fields, pr<strong>of</strong>essional nurse, Foothills CICecil Fleetwood, maintenance mechanic IV, Odom CILynetta Fort, nurse supervisor, Central PrisonJason Fowler, assistant unit manager, Tabor CIShaun Fraser, food service manager i, Polk CIJennifer Frizsell, programs director I, Western YIMary Gibbs, lead correctional <strong>of</strong>ficer, Hyde CIPamela Gibbs, nurse supervisor,DOP Health ServicesJames Green, probation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficer II,DCC District 24onJoni Hale, administrative secretary II, Tillery CIJennifer Henderson, food service manager I,Warren CIShakethia Hinton, correctional <strong>of</strong>ficer, Nash CIHelen Hudson, pr<strong>of</strong>essional nurse, Bertie CIBethany Hunter, <strong>of</strong>fice assistant V, DOP AdministrationJanet Kilpatrick, captain, Greene CISarah Llaguno, diagnostic services program manager,DOP AdministrationVictor Locklear, unit manager, Pasquotank CILora Mann, sergeant, Raleigh CCWMark Matthews, chief probation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficer, DCC Districdt 23Maurice Miller, lead correctional <strong>of</strong>ficer, Caldwell CCShannon Mixon, probation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficer II, DCC District 7Royster Moore, HVAC mechanic,DOP Eastern Region Maintenance YardRoger Moose, captain, Alexander CITe’nia Morrison, pr<strong>of</strong>essional nurse, McCain CHDouglas Newton, assistant unit manager, Marion CIChadrick Perry, probation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficer II, DCC District 16Barbara Pierce, district manager, DOP Health ServicesJoshua Rabon, food service <strong>of</strong>ficer, Tabor CIKimberly Raynor, administrative assistant I, Duplin CIJoseph Riddle, sergeant, Haywood CCBrian Robinette, probation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficer II, DCC District 14Gloria Robinson Marsh, probation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficer II, DCC District 14ASharon Ruckman, personnel technician I, Marion CIRoger Shepard, programs director I, Duplin CIGilbert Smith, sergeant, Maury CILaura St. Amant, <strong>Correction</strong> Enterprises supervisor II,NC CIW Tag PlantRichard Stinchcomb, maintenance mechanic IV, Marion CICatherine Tarrant, administrative secretary II, Pamlico CIJennie Tedder, <strong>Correction</strong> Enterprise manager IV,Columbia Sewing PlantRondal Townsend, unit manager, Alexander CIRobert Tuck, lead correctional <strong>of</strong>ficer, Hyde CIShelia Turnage, admissions technician, Neuse CIRonald West, processing assistant IV, MISRobert Whittington, captain, Mountain View CICynthia Williams, chief <strong>of</strong> special operations, DCC AdministrationTammie Wood, training instructor II, OSDTMovingUp<strong>Correction</strong> <strong>News</strong> / November 2009Employee DeathsSeptemberWilliam Allen, correctional <strong>of</strong>ficer, Catawba CC, 18y9mRobert Blake, dentist II, Craggy CI, 3y10mOctoberJohn Givens, maintenance mechanic IV, NC CIW, 2y6mJohn Hoyle, facility maintenance supervisor II, Engineering, 2y3mJames Lindsay, correctional <strong>of</strong>ficer, Southern CI, 9y10mShelton Miller, food service <strong>of</strong>ficer, Lumberton CI, 14yNoel Rose, chief probation and parole <strong>of</strong>ficer, DCC District 8, 25y5mJohnnie West, correctional <strong>of</strong>ficer, New Hanover CC, 7y8m
September RetirementsName, job title, location, serviceDavid Cates, superintendent II, Durham CC,28y6mFred Pullen, correctional <strong>of</strong>ficer, Polk CI,36y11mOctober RetirementsLonnie Blue, correctional <strong>of</strong>ficer, Scotland CI, 34y10mJohn Bunch, sergeant, Gates CC, 14y3mMichael Dennard, health assistant, Central Prison, 19yFredrick Dixon, food service manager II, John CI, 10y1mWilliam Efird, sergeant, Albemarle CI, 9y2mRobert Elliott, correctional <strong>of</strong>ficer, Umstead CI, 30ySarah Eudy, dental assistant, Avery Mitchell CI, 9yPatricia Forehand, processing assistant III, Alexander CI, 5y1mJerry Hardin, correctional <strong>of</strong>ficer, Harnett CI, 8y3mWilliam Hargrove, correctional <strong>of</strong>ficer, Polk CI, 17y10mCheryl Harvey, probation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficer I, DCC District 18, 29y9mJames Helton, correctional <strong>of</strong>ficer, Alexander CI, 5y10mLinda Hensley, administrative <strong>of</strong>ficer II, OSDT, 20y1mJames Hill, correctional <strong>of</strong>ficer, Southern CI, 9y3mSidney Holcombe, probation/parole surveillance <strong>of</strong>ficer,DCC District 27A, 22y7mSherry House, business & technology applications analyst,MIS, 32y1mJohn Inman, lieutenant, Southern CI, 21y10mBrenda Jones, nurse supervisor, Caswell CC, 12y10mJames Kennedy, chief probation and parole <strong>of</strong>ficer,DCC District 5, 30yGail Lee, processing assistant V, Controller’s Office, 13y1mWilliam Mayo, sergeant, Caledonia CI, 30yBeverly McCallum, correctional <strong>of</strong>ficer, Lumber CI, 13y7mClaude McCaskill, sergeant, Albemarle CI, 29y8mDon McNeely, correctional <strong>of</strong>ficer, Union CC, 24yClifton Moore, correctional <strong>of</strong>ficer, Guilford CC, 20y5mGlyn Murdock, correctional <strong>of</strong>ficer, Albemarle CI, 6y2mPatsy Norris, pr<strong>of</strong>essional nurse, Central Prison, 6y10mJoseph Porter, correctional <strong>of</strong>ficer, Nash CI, 18y8mRuth Rennenberg, pr<strong>of</strong>essional nurse, DOP Health Services, 19y10mJacqueline Robinson, <strong>of</strong>fice assistant IV, Craven CI, 12y4mRicky Roper, lieutenant, Western YI, 28y9mDonald Shields, lead correctional <strong>of</strong>ficer, Caledonia CI, 30yNeil Smith, clinical chaplain II, McCain CH, 20y4mAlvie Sutton, correctional <strong>of</strong>ficer, Eastern CI, 26y10mArlee Thompson, correctional <strong>of</strong>ficer, Rowan CC, 26y2mCharles Underwood, correctional <strong>of</strong>ficer, Craggy CI, 13y9mVicki Walton, personnel assistant IV, Craggy CI, 17y3mBarbara Watts, processing assistant III, Piedmont CI, 8y9mLinda Whitley, <strong>Correction</strong> Enterprises accounting technician,Bunn Sign Plant, 18y7mRonald Whitworth, correctional <strong>of</strong>ficer, Foothills CI, 5y4mNovember RetirementsRalph Boone, HVAC supervisor I, Foothills CI, 21y8mHinton Cheek, facility maintenance supervisor IV, Warren CI, 30yJeanne Craig, pr<strong>of</strong>essional nurse, Franklin CC, 13yBruce Cravener, case manager, Craggy CI, 13yMichael Ference, correctional <strong>of</strong>ficer, Franklin CC, 5y1mJimmy Hunt, correctional <strong>of</strong>ficer, Davidson CC, 16y9mMoving On<strong>Correction</strong> <strong>News</strong> / November 2009Demetries Johns, sergeant, Central Prison, 27y7mStephen Knowles, correctional <strong>of</strong>ficer,Duplin CI, 28yNorman Langford, processing assistant IV,Caledonia CI, 30y7mPhilip Ledford, maintenance mechanic IV,Foothills CI, 5y11mMary Lemoine, pr<strong>of</strong>essional nurse, Central Prison, 6y10mJames Maher, food service manager I, Durham CI, 16y9mMary Mueller, programs supervisor, Central Prison, 24yRobert Perry, correctional <strong>of</strong>ficer, Nash CI, 29yDavid Pridgen, correctional sergeant, Neuse CI, 15y1mSandra Ricketts, community service district coordinator,DCC District 20A, 24y10mCurtis Slade, correctional <strong>of</strong>ficer, Caswell CC, 24ySusie Strickland, processing assistant IV, Avery-Mitchell CI, 21y8mThomas Sumner, correctional <strong>of</strong>ficer, Neuse CI, 5yCarol Swayngim, pr<strong>of</strong>essional nurse, Buncombe CC, 17y6mDavid Towery, correctional <strong>of</strong>ficer, Foothills CI, 29yWilliam Waldron, sergeant, Brown Creek CI, 26y11mThomas Williams, correctional <strong>of</strong>ficer, Odom CI, 20y1mRobert Woods, dentist III, Polk CI, 22y7 Deadly Sins <strong>of</strong> Office SecurityWhen it comes to keeping information safe and securein the <strong>of</strong>fice, employees are <strong>of</strong>ten unknowingly guilty <strong>of</strong>a multitude <strong>of</strong> sins. Here are seven bad ones -- alongwith tips to help you avoid them.1. Missing ID badges. Display yours at all times whenin your <strong>of</strong>fice, and challenge anyone you see who is notdoing likewise. Remember, social engineers gamble thatworkers will be too timid to challenge them.2. Neglecting access control. A locked door is to physicalsecurity as a firewall is to network security. Neverprop open doors that require a card key or ID badgeto open, and never let unfamiliar people “tailgate” youthrough a secured entry point.3. Sloppy work space. It’s important to secure physicalinformation not just from outsiders, but from insidersas well. Keeping your desk and work space free<strong>of</strong> sensitive data is a vital step in this process. Whenyour area is unattended, make sure sensitive papersare locked away, and lock your computer screen with apassword.4. Jobs left at the fax/print/copy machine. You shouldfetch print and copy jobs immediately lest they sitaround where prying eyes can see them.5. Ignoring homework rules. Most organizations havepolicies in place regarding what information may beremoved from the building on laptops, memory sticks,and other devices. Know your employer’s policy, andfollow it to the letter.6. Insecure cells. Did you know some phones cantransmit data even when they’re turned <strong>of</strong>f? Experts adviseremoving your cell’s battery before sensitive meetings.7. Spy phones. Also, one espionage tactic is for a participantto simply dial his or her cell phone before ameeting, drop the phone in a pocket, and transmit theentire thing to a third party. Most likely, your employerhas a policy on what meetings cell phones are allowedin.