Montana Department of Corrections

#MTCorrections is excited to introduce the probation and parole officers selected for the DOC’s first K9 unit. The officers include Andy Laux from Billings, Brianne Marshall from Kalispell, Eric Mertz from Shelby, and Kayla Zidack from Billings.

#MTCorrections Director Eric Strauss announced today that Natalia Bowser has been selected as the Montana Department of Corrections’ new deputy director. Please join us in congratulating Natalia on her new position! Learn more at news.mt.gov/Department-of-….

Every Wednesday, #MTCorrections seeks the assistance of the community to locate offenders who have absconded from supervision. If you have any information about their whereabouts, contact your local law enforcement office or call 444-0910. #WantedWednesday

Congratulations to the first graduates of the new Defensive Tactics Instructor Course! The new course brought together #MTCorrections officers from Probation and Parole, Montana State Prison, Montana Women’s Prison, and Pine Hills Correctional Facility.

In April 2025, #MTCorrections broke ground on construction at Montana State Prison. Less than a year later, progress is humming along at a steady pace with walls in place for three of the new housing units on the low-side. Read the full article at cor.mt.gov/DOC-Quarterly-….

Every Wednesday, #MTCorrections seeks the assistance of the community to locate offenders who have absconded from supervision. If you have any information about their whereabouts, contact your local law enforcement office or call 444-0910. #WantedWednesday

Please join #MTCorrections in congratulating Unit Manager Nancy Sharkey on her retirement after 19 years at Montana State Prison! Nancy has been a vital part of the DOC team, providing inspiration and mentorship to her colleagues throughout her years at MSP. Congrats, Nancy!

This week, #MTCorrections celebrates the hard work of the recent graduates of the Montana Women’s Prison HiSet program! Providing a strong educational foundation is one of the many ways the DOC helps prepare offenders to successfully return to their communities. Congratulations!

Every Wednesday, #MTCorrections seeks the assistance of the community to locate offenders who have absconded from supervision. If you have any information about their whereabouts, contact your local law enforcement office or call 444-0910. #WantedWednesday

Looking for more updates about what’s happening at the DOC? The #MTCorrections winter quarterly newsletter is out now! Check it out at cor.mt.gov/DOC-Quarterly-… and make sure to sign up for emails to receive the latest newsletters directly in your inbox.

Last week, Financial Services Program Supervisor Lisa Grady retired after 37 years of service to the Montana Department of Corrections. Lisa’s time with #MTCorrections has made a lasting impact, and we appreciate her many years of hard work, leadership, and dedication!

Every Wednesday, #MTCorrections seeks the assistance of the community to locate offenders who have absconded from supervision. If you have any information about their whereabouts, contact your local law enforcement office or call 444-0910. #WantedWednesday

#MTCorrections Indigenous Liaison Mitchell Couture, P&P officer Andy Laux (aka Mr. Incredible), and correctional officer Josiah Gibson braved the cold to participate in the Special Olympics Polar Plunge in January. Thank you for taking the plunge to support a such a great cause!

Every Wednesday, #MTCorrections seeks the assistance of the community to locate offenders who have absconded from supervision. If you have any information about their whereabouts, contact your local law enforcement office or call 444-0910. #WantedWednesday

Last week, #MTCorrections Probation and Parole Officer Abby Gruber was awarded the 2025 Probation and Parole Officer of the Year Award at the Missoula Exchange Club’s 53rd Annual Law Enforcement Awards Dinner. Congratulations, Abby, and thank you for all you do!

Today, #MTCorrections is observing Presidents’ Day. Some of our administrative offices will be closed. We will return to regular business hours on Tuesday.

Last week, the Citizen Ambassadors for Change spoke to inmates in the Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility in their "Hope Inside the Walls" presentation. #MTCorrections

Dressed for success! #MTCorrections PO Jeffrey King volunteered to spend the day in a taser suit to assist with a recent taser training. Thank you, Jeffrey, for being such a great sport during this vital training!

Every Wednesday, #MTCorrections seeks the assistance of the community to locate offenders who have absconded from supervision. If you have any information about their whereabouts, contact your local law enforcement office or call 444-0910. #WantedWednesday

Every Wednesday, #MTCorrections seeks the assistance of the community to locate offenders who have absconded from supervision. If you have any information about their whereabouts, contact your local law enforcement office or call 444-0910. #WantedWednesday