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PA Department Of Corrections suspends in-person visitation

Tuesday, January 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) Acting Secretary George Little announced that the department is suspending in-person visitation at all state correctional institutions from Jan. 27 through Feb. 28, 2022. The move will allow facilities to more effectively allocate staff amid a... Read More.

PA DOC Secretary Wetzel leaves for public sector

Tuesday, September 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced his intention to name George Little to serve as Acting Secretary of the Department of Corrections (DOC). Little will replace outgoing Corrections Secretary John Wetzel, who is leaving to enter the private sector."George Little has extensive leadership experience in the public... Read More.

Department of Corrections recognized for creating PPE, sanitizer

Wednesday, August 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Wolf Administration recognized the staff of PA Correctional Industries (PCI), along with a dedicated group of incarcerated workers, for creating and distributing masks, gowns, hand sanitizer, and other items throughout the pandemic; particularly during the spring of 2020 when demand... Read More.

DOC suspends in-person visitation for unvaccinated inmates

Saturday, August 7 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) Secretary John Wetzel announced additional steps the department is taking to keep the incarcerated population protected against COVID-19.Effective Monday, August 9, 2021, incarcerated individuals will be assigned to housing units based on their vaccination status. Additionally,... Read More.

SCI Houtzdale will begin in-person visitation on July 22

Wednesday, June 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Following the successful reintroduction of in-person inmate visitation at five Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) facilities in May and early June, the DOC Secretary John Wetzel announced that three additional facilities have finalized plans to welcome back visitors.The latest facilities... Read More.

DOC launches online tool to track packages sent to inmates

Monday, May 31 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) recently updated its website to include a new tool that allows users to more effectively track packages sent to loved ones incarcerated in DOC facilities.Items including books, calendars, photo books, and magazines must be shipped directly... Read More.

Department of Corrections honoring prison medical and dental workers

Tuesday, November 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA -- Department of Corrections (DOC) officials are highlighting a different employee group for their work to support the department, its mission and the inmates at the state's 24 state correctional facilities, in particular during the COVID-19 pandemic. This past week officials recognized medical... Read More.

Concerns about COVID-19 precautions in Pennsylvania prisons

Friday, April 3 by wcednews

Houtzdale, PA – People are concerned that their loved ones in prison could be at risk for COVID-19, especially in an enclosed environment.We heard from one woman who wished to remain anonymous, who was worried about her fiance who is an inmate in SCI... Read More.

Department of Corrections cancels visits statewide, begins enhanced screenings

Saturday, March 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Following Gov. Tom Wolf's announcement earlier today of mitigation measures in Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections Secretary John Wetzel announced that, effective tomorrow, March 13, and for a period of 14 days, inmate visits at all state correctional institutions are cancelled.In addition,... Read More.