Category Shout Out Show all
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Shout Out: Officer Robert Decker Sr.
By Officer Giles LaBelle
In March of 2024 after 25 years of manually checking in incarcerated individuals into the North Education department, Officer Robert Decker Sr. took the initiative to integrate the electronic attendance program currently utilized in our Industry area.
This project allowed us to streamline the attendance process and better track who is coming into the area. Without Ofc. Decker championing this project it may have never happened.
Ofc. Decker has dedicated his last 20 years to the department and still has many left in him.
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Shout Out: Officer Kautz
By Anonymous
Officer Kautz started in late 2018. After Officer Kautz graduated from both Academy and Field Training, I had the benefit of observing Officer Kautz develop on First Watch. Officer Kautz displayed, at that time, characteristics the agency hopes for all newer officers to possess. Characteristics like motivation, open mindedness, maturity, as well as treating the incarcerated population in a firm, fair, and consistent manner.
Presently, Officer Kautz works in Segregation on Third Watch. Officer Kautz has been working in Segregation for quite some time now. It is quite common to find her training newer officers, assisting others with daily unit necessitates, and taking the role of Officer in Charge on days the Sergeant isn't present. Officer Kautz assists greatly with keeping Segregation punctual even on the evenings the facility is found more active with incidents.
Officer Kautz routinely presents herself, the agency as well, in a professional manner. Officer Kautz's uniform is found squared away and pressed. It is easy to observe that when Officer Kautz talks to the Incarcerated Population it is done in a respectful and interpersonal manner. Officer Kautz still possesses the same characteristics as when she started, years later. Officer Kautz sets a good example for all to look up to on Third Watch.
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Shout Out: Oak Park Heights Visiting Ofc. Oswald and Ofc. Johnson
By Melissa Schwartz
A visitor left a message with Central Office complimenting OPH visiting Ofc. Oswald and Ofc. Johnson. They went above and beyond in assisting this visitor with a non-contact visit. She commended their positive attitude and making her feel welcomed to the facility. She appreciated the great job they're doing and hope there are more staff like them.
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Shout Out: St. Cloud Carpentry Crew
By Sara Stueve, St. Cloud Librarian
MCF-SCL Library wants to give a big SHOUT OUT to Ross Fleck, Carpenter, and his IP workers for a fantastic job on building new library book return bins for the treatment units, Unit Bx and Unit Rx!
The previous bins were in bad shape and too small to return larger books. The new bins look amazing!!!!
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Shout Out: Faribault Staff Assisting with Legal Mail Distribution
By Janet Friesen
On Wednesday, April 3 the mailroom had 84 IP's come up to Intake for legal mail distribution. This was coming off of a very busy morning with Multiple ICS's being called. Multiple staff /Security officers stepped in to help and because of their assistance we were able to get the IP's in/out with no issues and in a timely manner.
The mailroom wants to give all those staff/officers a big shout out for helping to keep what could have been a very chaotic situation run smooth.
Mailroom staff are not security staff, so being able to depend on security staff that are willing to go above and beyond their typical daily duties is greatly appreciated.
Thanks for keeping us and your fellow colleagues safe!
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Shout Out: Lino Lakes' Frank Marshall
By Marlana Balk
I appreciate Frank for always willing to assist TRIAD 400, well, for that matter all of TRIAD. He has wisdom, is kind, and has a calmness about him that is approachable.
Thank you Frank for being an awesome team member.
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Shout Out: Shakopee's Miranda Buck
By Brady Hartman
Miranda Buck is currently working as a 1st watch Work Out of Class (WOOC) Lieutenant. She holds one out of two positions. Approximately two months ago her teammate fell ill. Due to this, Lt. Buck was left solo for this time frame. She has been successful with her independent coverage with little assistance. Her commitment to the position is needed and appreciated.
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Shout Out: Outstanding and Consistent Performance
By Red Wing Principal Kristen Titus
Ofc. Tim Newhart and Ofc. Keith Zetah have consistently gone above and beyond by providing assistance to the education staff by spending time in the classrooms during school hours and by modeling positive behaviors for both employees and residents throughout the school day.
Your presence is greatly appreciate and felt at the school!
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Corrections Peace Officer Foundation (CPOF) Recognition: Sgt. Sonia Cobb
By WOOC Lieutenant Joe Witter
Every year in mid-June, the Corrections Peace Officer Foundation (CPOF) holds an event called PROJECT 2000 and this year is their 35th Anniversary. The event will be held June 13 thru June 16 in Seattle, Washington. The CPOF organization selects a few people who were survivors of assaults in the line of duty to be honored at their annual banquet. They select these staff from corrections staff all over the country.
I was contacted by the CPOF regarding Sonia's assault and her recovery a few weeks ago. At that time I told CPOF Rep. Jazmin Wheelock that there was no one more deserving of this recognition and she would be so happy to be selected.
Sgt. Sonia Cobb was chosen out of many deserving Officers to be honored at PROJECT 2000 XXXV. It was a great privilege to be able to present Sgt. Sonia Cobb with this news. The CPOF will fly Sonia and one guest of her choice (she wants Will Smith but her husband will fill in) out to attend the conference. The CPOF pays for all expenses.
Sonia will be recognized for her dedication, her courage, and her resiliency for surviving a life-altering assault. We hope Sgt. Sonia Cobb has a great time in Seattle while representing Minnesota Department of Corrections.
Thank you for your service Sgt. Cobb.
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Shout Out: Willow River Life Saving Efforts
By Warden Gino Anselmo
I would like to shout out to Willow River 3rd watch officers Jacob Stewart, Raymond Hagen, David Collins, Judy Curtis, and Sgt. Brodie Kruse for their quick response and action for an incarcerated individual that was choking in the dining hall.
Their communication, teamwork and quick work was excellent and saved a life. Your professionalism and performance each day is appreciated and something to be proud of!!
Thank you.
