Delaware Department of Correction

This week, Lt. Krzanowski, SPO Krzanowski, and P&P Supervisor McCarty completed the multi-day, 250-mile Police Unity Tour bicycle ride to Washington, D.C. We are extremely proud of our officers for representing the DDOC and supporting such an important cause,.

DOC is proud to introduce its first-ever 𝐑𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬 & 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 —your resource for understanding the wide range of programs designed to support successful reentry and enhance public safety. buff.ly/qvC9sLL

𝐃𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎! Meet with employers from a variety of industries, discuss your skills, and apply for available positions. 📍511 Maple Parkway, Dover 📅 May 20 ⏰ 9-12

Recently, the Delaware Department of Correction proudly graduated its fifth class of Patient Companions, which represents the second graduation class from the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution (HRYCI) in Wilmington.

Come out for a fun-filled afternoon with the DDOC and learn how you can start your career with Delaware’s largest law enforcement agency! 📅 Sunday, May 17 🕐 Gates Open: 1:00 P 📍Arthur W. Perdue Stadium (6400 Hobbs Rd., Salisbury, MD) Get your tix here: buff.ly/Ef2ilBT

From May 10–16, DDOC proudly joins agencies across the nation in recognizing National Police Week. We extend our deepest gratitude to the men and women in uniform who wear the badge with pride and commitment to protect and serve our communities each day. #PoliceWeek2026 🚔🖤💙

Week #4 of the 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐃𝐎𝐂 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 focused on Probation and Parole and the critical role it plays in community supervision and public safety. Follow us to see where the Citizens Academy heads next! #DelawareDOC #CitizensAcademy

𝐃𝐎𝐂 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 | 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐞𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐭𝐨𝐧 We are proud of Staff Lt. Payton’s swift and decisive actions and his willingness to step forward in a critical moment to make a meaningful impact.

𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 | (𝐉𝐓𝐕𝐂𝐂 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐂𝐈𝐃) Our facilities and the entire Department are stronger and safer because of this team’s dedication, expertise, and commitment to the mission.

The Delaware DOC is hiring an 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫. This position develops, implements, and manages a comprehensive wellness and peer support program serving both sworn and non-sworn staff. ➡️ Learn more and apply: jobapscloud.com/DE/?Keyword=&L…

𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 | 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬 Captain Vanes’ commitment, integrity, and relentless pursuit of accountability exemplify the very best of the DDOC and are truly deserving of recognition as CO of the Year.

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 | 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐢𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧 His expertise, reliability, & commitment to excellence make him an indispensable part of the DOC team. Congratulations, Tim, & thank you for your outstanding service

Earlier today Correctional Officers, Probation and Parole Officers, and non-uniformed staff gathered at the memorial wall at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center for the annual Department of Correction Tribute to Fallen Officers Memorial Service.

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 | 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐬 SPO Nichols’ dedication, initiative, and passion for serving the veteran population exemplify the very best of Probation & Parole.

DDOC proudly recognizes National CO and Employees Week. We encourage everyone to take a moment to thank a Correctional Officer, P&P Officer, or DOC civilian employee for their service and for the important role they play in supporting public safety across our communities.

Please join the Delaware Department of Correction in congratulating our newest Correctional Officers—graduates of Correctional Employee Initial Training (CEIT) Class #277!

Throughout May, P&P offices are bringing resources on-site to support the reentry success of every individual under probation supervision. See flyers. -26 Parkway Circle, New Castle -314 Cherry Lane, New Castle -511 Maple Pkwy, Dover -22855 Dupont Blvd, Georgetown #Reentry

Week #3 of the 𝐃𝐎𝐂 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 took participants inside the Community Corrections Treatment Center in Smyrna - which serves as the statewide Level IV assessment and substance use treatment facility for men and the home of NCCo work release program for men.

2 pm Friday! Tune in for a LIVE broadcast as DOC’s Correctional Officer cadets from Correctional Employee Initial Training (CEIT) #277 graduate the Steven R. Floyd Sr. Training Academy. Find us at facebook.com/decorrection

Today, Delaware DOC Administration Building staff proudly participated in Denim Day, an international campaign where people around the world wear jeans to stand in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence. Learn more about Denim Day: denimday.org