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Shout Out: Buffalo Field Services Office
By Katie Rawerts:
The Buffalo Field Service office has been tasked with completing over 200 sentencing worksheets for an upcoming mass calendar day due to court backlog. Our agents completed many worksheets, but several people from our district have stepped up to help take some of the load off of our shoulders and help out by completing worksheets for us, including, Chad Christianson, David Lewis, Patrick Holman, Brian Loch and Christine Sangren. Thank you is not enough! OAS Carrie Fasching also deserves a special shout out for the many hours she put into assigning these worksheets to the various agents.
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Lt. Kevin Dotson Retires After 28 Years of Service
By Latoya Shelby:
Kevin Dotson started his career with the DOC in 1994, most recently serving as the Training Department Liaison Lieutenant. Before his current position, Lt. Dotson was the South Unit Program Lieutenant. He also was a Watch Commander on 1st, 3rd and 2nd Watches.
In his 28 years of State Service, Lt. Dotson has worked in various roles and positions within the DOC, in 2019 He was the Diversity and Inclusion Officer / Southern Region Recruitment Coordinator for the DOC.
In 2009 he worked as an Investigator with the Office of Special Investigations at MCF-Faribault.
He has also participated in various committees and other programs such as the Security Threat Group Committee, Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT), MCF-LL Youthful Offender Mentor Program, Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Team, Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) Team, Foundation of Leadership Instructor and Co-Developer of the MN Dept. of Corrections Respectful Communication Training Course.
Lt. Dotson also participated in the evolution and development of the Annual Black History Celebration Event, Native American History Celebration Event and the MCF-Lino Lakes Bridges Program.
Over the course of his career, it has been his priority to consistently maintain a professional demeanor in his appearance, communication and attitude, and to positively influence his co-workers and the incarcerated person population in reflecting the Values and Mission of the MN Department of Corrections.
Lt. Dotson concluded his service on January 12, 2023.
Left to Right: Captain Chad Oye, Lt. Kevin Dotson, Captain John Kelly & Captain Eric Knies 
Left to Right: Lt. Michael McMahon, Captain Chad Oye, HR Dir. Stephanie Suloff, Warden Shannon Reimann, AWO Mary McComb, Captain John Kelly & Captain Eric Knies -
Lino Lakes Celebrates Recent Incarcerated Person College Graduates
By Latoya Shelby:
Lino Lakes recently held a Graduation Ceremony for the Incarcerated Individuals that completed their degrees from the MN Community & Technical College.
