By Marisol Ortega

MCF-SCL is excited for our new patrol vehicles, a 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander and a 2019 Toyota Rav4 (which is under lease). Recently, challenges were experienced with our fleet and we have sent three (3) of our vehicles to surplus due to their age and condition, which reduces our current fleet significantly. Captain Dan Raden undertook the overwhelming task of getting upgraded vehicles. The last time an outside patrol vehicle was purchase was in 2015 and Capt. Raden is hoping for at least two more in FY 2024 which will allow us to relegate our current older model vehicles to addressing other transportation needs. Once the license plates and gas cards are secured, all assigned Outside Patrol staff will be brief on the new operating procedures, and updated Post Orders and will begin to roll out in these much-needed new wheels. Capt. Raden would like to thank following personnel who help in the process of obtaining the new vehicle:

• DOC Fleet Services staff- Scott Behrends, Amy Chamberlain.

• ADM Fleet Services - Jason Sykes.

• DOC CTU - Lt Ben Enerson

• MCF- SCL Staff- Laura Firkus, Jeremy Black, Lorene Binsfeld, Veronica Langer

• DOC Finance Services- Natalie Watters, Deborah Sullivan

By Kim Kind

MCF-Lino Lakes started a pilot project with a start-up non-profit group called Food to People. Food to People currently services homeless shelters and churches in the general Twin Cities area. As this program continues, they have been able to serve more people/families in the area. The food is making a direct impact on the community and is currently helping Minneapolis area churches where homeless families are hosted by the churches. This is a pilot project suggestion by Commissioner Schnell.

The food donated is leftover, untouched main entrée items that are quick chilled in the Food Services blast chiller and then placed in the freezer in freezer-safe single-use containers. Pick-up is once a week and started August 2nd.

By Lt. Eric Retzinger

Please join me in congratulating Sgt. Anthony Kuechle and Sgt. Anne Jordan on their promotions to 3rd Watch Broker/Monahan Sergeant. Both started with the Department in July of 2018 and have worked various posts throughout the Shakopee facility during this time. Sgt. Kuechle is a Mentor, ICS instructor and part of our CIT team. Sgt. Jordan is an instructor for Chemical, Control Tactics/Self-Defense and Communication and Boundaries. She is also trained in CIT and CISM as well as a facility FTO. Both Sgt. Kuechle and Sgt. Jordan bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to this position. There promotions were effective August 2nd 2023.

Congratulations, Sgt Kuechle and Sgt. Jordan!

Thank you!

Sgt. Anne Jordan

Sgt. Anthony Kuechle

By Anonymous

Shouting out every staff at MCF-ML that has had a hand in finding all of the contraband floating around the facility, medical ICS', and illicit substances. From the duty officer (Ofc. Bryant) to every officer who has dropped what they were doing to help, and to the Lt's, captains and OSI Kortney Sundeen for being on top of the safety and security of the facility. Also a huge shoutout to the segregation staff who have been busier than normal for going above and beyond to help with all of the tasks needing to be done! You are all phenomenal and appreciated!

By Sherlinda Wheeler

Wanted to give a BIG SHOUT OUT to the following OPH and SHK staff for helping out with the Recruitment booth at Washington County Fair this year:

OPH Staff: EXEC 2 Sherry Bohn, GRW Blake Jordan, Lt. Tyler Grandstrand, Lt. Jeff White, Lt. Witter, OAS Sr., Deise Nelson and Training and Development Supervisor Brad Scibak

SHK staff: Teacher Alicia Beckmann and CTA Sophia Rothmann

Your willingness to help recruit staff for the DOC is very much appreciated!

L - R: Brad Scibak OPH, Deise Nelson OPH, Sophia Rothman SHK

L - R: Sherlinda Wheeler, Nick Witter

Brad Scibak

By Latoya Shelby

Alex Carroll started in 2016 and was on 3rd Watch for 6 months, and then bid midnights where he was able to learn how to operate almost every position.

From Sgt. Carroll: Once I learned how the facility worked I then bid B-Control where I was able to become very proficient in being able to assist in almost everything B-Control / Count related. I also became very familiar with A-Control as well! I was then in Triad for quite some time! So, I am very familiar with how everything operates in Triad! Made a short return to B-Control and have been on A-Team since 2022 where I've learned the rest of the facility to be able to assist in the best way I know how to!"

Sgt. Carroll began his Sergeant Assignment on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.

Congratulations Sergeant Carroll!

L to R: Captain Eric Knies, Lieutenant Graham Besonen, Warden Shannon Reimann, Lieutenant Jessica Johnson, Lieutenant Bill Capocasa, Sergeant Alex Carroll, Lieutenant Mike McMahon, Lieutenant Steve McCarty & AWO Mary McComb

By Latoya Shelby

MCF-Lino Lakes welcomes our newest Academy Graduates!

L to R: Captain Chad Oye, AWA Vicki Janssen, WOOC TDS Vee Yang, MNIT Michelle Huttner, Peer Recovery Specialist Michael Lee, AWO Mary McComb, Lieutenant Shannon Crittenden & Captain John Kelly

By Sherlinda Wheeler

Meet Academy #181

Front Row Left to Right: Teacher Tracee Bradley and CPT Brianna Coleman

Back Row Left to Right: CO Zachary Flake, CO Willie Hayes, CO Dylan Wahlstrom and CO Ethan Dockan

By Sherlinda Wheeler

Meet Academy #180 Marissa Mammenga HS Release Planner and Kevin Schwitters Physical Plant Plumber.

By Marisol Ortega

The following staff completed their academy training and graduated today at SCL:

Correctional Officer:

• Ryan LaVoi

Cook Coordinator:

• Michael Racki

HR Tech 2:

• June Rausch

Please join SCL Executive Team in congratulating them!