Opening Message
We have had a very eventful September at Bolingbroke with us being in the public eye more than a few times but we have found ways to power through it. We have also taken a step back to address our roots and focusing more on ourselves as a department than an outside perception while making a lot of internal changes that impact the department in both small and big ways.
Please enjoy reading this month's press release!
Employee of the Month
Each month here at the San Andreas Department of Corrections we like to bestow an honor on this month's best performing officer who has shown time and time again that they put maximum effort and commitment into their work. The officer selected for this prestigious award has proved themselves as a representation of how each officer working for our department should strive to be.
Employee of the Month September 2024
Senior Correctional Officer Stefane Vargass - #1121
You can praise an officer here if you have anything good to say about a DOC employee!
Questions for the Employee of the Month
We like to ask the employee of the month a few questions to get their perspective on the job and what makes a great officer, below are a few answers to common questions by our Employee of the Month:
Looking back, what are memorable achievements from your service so far?
Moving forward what are the next goals as a SADOC officer?
Any advice they would give to future prospects who might think about joining the SADOC?
Looking back, what are memorable achievements from your service so far?
Obviously employee of the month was one of my top 3 goals, i've always had that goal in mind, reaching Senior Correctional Officer in just 4 months was a very memorable moment as i would say it was very difficult to get that promotion, i would say being considered as one of the better officers by command members is something as i find memorable, as being seen by command officers and being noticed is something i value.
Moving forward what are the next goals as a SADOC officer?
Obviously my focus at the moment is getting into SIT and then after joining the Supervisor team, that is my main focus at the moment, regarding being one of the great officers around will stay around, just because i got EOTM doesn't mean that i will stop trying to be a good officer, my next goal is to keep doing what i'm doing, if i were to reach the supervisor position i would keep the pace going, another goal is to reach the rank of HR command, they have helped me a lot and i would love to join the HR command team, if i am given the chance.
Any advice they would give to future prospects who might think about joining the SADOC?
The top advice i always give is to read the handbook over and over because if there is one thing that made me the employee i am is the handbook, i just read the handbook whenever there is nothing to do, it helped me a lot to understand how things work, if you don't understand the section then you might mess up, Second don't be afraid to do mistakes, if you do own it and take any advice given on how not to do the same mistake and learn from it, you'll stop making mistakes this way, accept feedback and criticism from higher ups and take them on board as this will make you a better employee. And my third advice is to work as hard as possible and be around as much as possible, the more you are around when working the more you experience, the more you see and the more you learn, just doing 5 hours weekly you do not learn a lot and putting in effort and time to this job will help you so much and help you build your character around here. Also do not take anything inmates say personally, be easy going and don't let their comments get to you as it will affect your mood and you will lose your motivation and don't let these things get into your head.
Visitation
Has your wife, brother, husband, sister, mother, uncle, friend, or enemy ever been arrested and brought to SADOC? Well, you can visit them!
Visitation at DOC is open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, including holidays!
There is a requirement for at least two Correctional Officers to be free to assist in visitation so if some aren't immediately available then feel free to come back later.
The visitation rules are as follows:
Two Irish meeting with a Chinese
There is a requirement for at least two Correctional Officers to be free to assist in visitation so if some aren't immediately available then feel free to come back later.
The visitation rules are as follows:
- No physical contact
- No whispering
- No passing of items. Items that wish to be exchanged will be checked beforehand for contraband.
- Maximum time is 1 hour ((15 minutes OOCLY))
Divisional Spotlight - Parole and Surveillance
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This month’s divisional spotlight will focus on the newly re-introduced Parole and Surveillance division. This division made its return to the San Andreas Department of Corrections (SADOC) during July of this year with the key objective of providing more avenues for rehabilitation and reformation within the state. Officers within the division work in the Parole and/or Surveillance wing to help facilitate various aspects of the program: Parole Officers initiate the parole process and monitor the progress of Parolees while Surveillance Officers ensure that Parolees adhere to the conditions of their parole.
What is Parole?
Parole is a system that allows for individuals to be released from prison early with set guidelines and expectations they must follow to aid them in their rehabilitation and reformation process. During their time in the program, Parolees are prohibited from engaging in any activities that could be detrimental to their reform, including engaging in illegal activity and associating with those who do. Additionally, Parolees actively work on reforming through routine parole meetings. During these meetings, Parole Officers work to help Parolees to find careers and positive ways to become involved within the community.
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Parole and Surveillance Q & A
We had the opportunity to speak to Captain Oliver Dutch about their experience in the division and their thoughts about the program.
The Parole and Surveillance Division
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Parole is a system that allows for individuals to be released from prison early with set guidelines and expectations they must follow to aid them in their rehabilitation and reformation process. During their time in the program, Parolees are prohibited from engaging in any activities that could be detrimental to their reform, including engaging in illegal activity and associating with those who do. Additionally, Parolees actively work on reforming through routine parole meetings. During these meetings, Parole Officers work to help Parolees to find careers and positive ways to become involved within the community.
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Parole and Surveillance Q & A
We had the opportunity to speak to Captain Oliver Dutch about their experience in the division and their thoughts about the program.
- What is your role in the division and what responsibilities does that entail?
My role in the division is really to empower the wonderful men and women who work as Parole Officers with the skills and information they need to make a lasting impact on the Great State of San Andreas by providing those ready to return to society the rehabilitative care they need. Parole Officers have an incredibly difficult task with significant responsibility; they are deciding whether or not people, who have committed what are sometimes very serious offenses, are able to be released back into the general public before their sentence ends. This is not a decision that gets made lightly, and Parole Officers are required to go through a rigorous vetting and application process and intensive training before being allowed to undertake such a task. It’s my job to ensure that these processes and training are to the highest standard possible, as anything less would be a disservice to both our dedicated officers and their parolees. At the end of the day, it's a lot to carry, and it’s not easy, but we do it because we are committed to serving everyone in San Andreas, even those who have made mistakes, and we firmly believe that rehabilitation improves the lives of not just those in our care, but the public at large as well. - What has your experience been like in this division so far?
This division is like no other, and it has had a profound impact on my life. There's something so rewarding about being in a position to change the lives of others, and the feeling of joy that comes from being able to help someone go from a rough patch in their life to one of prosperity and giving back to the community. It's magical. What compounds this, though, is being surrounded by a team that feels the same way and really gives it their all in pursuit of our mission. Every single person at the SADOC and in the Parole Division is there because they care, and this program has allowed us to care more and give others opportunities that were once out of sight for them. - What’s your favorite thing about this division?
My favorite thing about this division is being able to watch people transform their lives in just a matter of weeks. The progress made from the initial release meeting to the final one with a parolee—it’s like meeting a completely different person. I think a lot of officers would say the final meeting is their favorite, when they finally get to take the ankle monitor off the parolee and hand them their program certificate, but for me, it’s the meetings leading up to that final one where we’re getting individuals introduced to new career paths. It’s those “aha” moments where you can just see the parolee's demeanor change, and they truly recognize there is a safe, legal, and enjoyable path ahead of them. - What's something important you have learned through your time in this division?
If there’s anything that Parole and my time at DOC in general has taught me, it's that people should not be defined by a single choice they make in life. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen an individual go through something horrible, cope with alcohol or a substance, only to end up going to prison and have the rest of their life dismantled by the consequences—all from a decision made in a time of adversity. Parole exists because we recognize that those are not inherently evil or bad people; they are people, and people make mistakes. For those willing to recognize their mistakes and take steps to make sure they never happen again, we’re here to help give them the guidance and tools they need to achieve their goals.
Inmate of the Month
Mylah Wynn
I'm a Wynn, Wynns on top, always Wynn
- Note: In the interest of transparency, and being able to allow inmates to represent themselves this interview is direct quotes from the interviewed inmate and their quotes do not represent the SADOC's views and beliefs.
- Why do you do illegal things?
- Because it's fun to shoot, you just get to shoot people as a criminal
- What's your favorite thing about DOC?
- Obviously the people who work here, I love the people who work here, they're all great, everytime i ask to be in a cell away from the ops, they always say yes, I like Dan.
- What's your least favorite thing?
- The other inmates, even though your a criminal, why are you an idiot
- If you could change one thing about DOC, what would it be?
- There aren't a lot of things that need to be changed, but if i had to change one thing i would add more things to do, like blackjack tables
- What would you do if you were Warden for a day?
- I would give all my favourite DOC employees a promotion
- Is there someone or something you miss while being in jail?
- There is someone and there is something, Someone is my boyfriend, and something is doing crime, and i miss my pink gloves.
- Why do you think you're in here so often?
- Because i'm a passenger princess and i always choose to be with people who don't know how to drive.
- Is there anything you'd like to tell people?
- ESM Sucks
Employee Adjustments
Captain ► 
Lieutenant
- #871 Randy Lee
Senior Correctional Officer ► 
Corporal
- #1093 Daphne Eden
- #1095 Mathew Drake
Correctional Officer III ► Senior Correctional Officer
- #1121 Stefane Vargass
Correctional Officer II ► Correctional Officer III
- #1120 Aliyah LaRae
- #1128 Dan Endo
- #1132 Jasper Vorigan
Correctional Officer I ► Correctional Officer II
- #1145 Chris Will
- #1150 Enzo Salvador
- #1112 Alialdeen Alsirhani
- #1071 Melanie Bay
- #1141 Rachel Pilota
- #1148 Mathew Knight
- #1149 Kevin McMillan
Correctional Trainee ► Correctional Officer I
- #1142 George Ribbin
- #1146 Sean Rosenfield
- #1155 Celeste Astre
- REINSTATEMENTS
This month we welcomed some familiar faces back to the San Andreas Department of Corrections.
- Correctional Officer I
- #1077 Jason Hernandez
- TRANSFERS
This month we welcomed some Transfers from the Los Santos Police Department, Los Santos County Sheriffs Department and other Prisons Far and wide!
- Senior Correctional Officer
- #1147 Roberto Bank (Prison Transfer)
- Correctional Officer II
- #1152 Jackson Bradford (Prison Transfer)
- Correctional Officer I
- #1153 James Banda (Prison Transfer)
Breast Cancer Awareness Month at SADOC
Each October at SADOC we commit ourselves to raise Breast Cancer Awareness. This is the fourth year that we have encouraged officers to have pink hair and this year we have also allowed officers to wear a custom Breast Cancer Awareness uniform if they have either pink hair or a pink hat.
Breast Cancer is the most common cancer in Woman. Over 300,000 women are diagnosed each year. Breast Cancer is treatable with high survival rates if caught early.
Breast Cancer is the most common cancer in Woman. Over 300,000 women are diagnosed each year. Breast Cancer is treatable with high survival rates if caught early.
Comments on Sophia Falcone Execution
We made the decision earlier this month to not comment on Sophia's Falcone's execution as SADOC took no part in the process. As a department we strive to follow our core belief of reformation and rehabilitation however it was determined that Sophia Falcone would take no part in this process.
We do not stand by the decision to execute her, nor the method of her execution however SAGOV made it clear that there would be no way to change the proceedings.
We are deeply saddened by the lives taken by Sophia after her escape and take responsibility as a department as she was in our care. We have taken this incident and reviewed our current security, noticing several areas for improvement that we have made an effort to begin to amend such as installing more cameras around the facility as well as changes to internal policies.
We apologise to those that this has affected and will ensure that situations such as this will never arise again.
We do not stand by the decision to execute her, nor the method of her execution however SAGOV made it clear that there would be no way to change the proceedings.
We are deeply saddened by the lives taken by Sophia after her escape and take responsibility as a department as she was in our care. We have taken this incident and reviewed our current security, noticing several areas for improvement that we have made an effort to begin to amend such as installing more cameras around the facility as well as changes to internal policies.
We apologise to those that this has affected and will ensure that situations such as this will never arise again.
Scary Hat Contest
The winners were Kevin McMillian & Roberto Bank!
You can see their scary hats below. Please not that they are wearing masks and neither of these images show their real faces.
Employee Count
- SADOC Officer Count
High Command | 5 | 8.06%
Warden | 1 | 1.61%
Deputy Warden | 2 | 3.23%
Assistant Warden | 2 | 3.23%
Command | 6 | 9.68%
Commander | 2 | 3.23%
Captain | 4 | 6.45%
Supervisors | 9 | 14.52%
Lieutenant | 2 | 3.23%
Sergeant | 4 | 6.45%
Corporal | 3 | 4.84%
General Staff | 34 | 54.83%
Senior Correctional Officer | 9 | 14.52%
Correctional Officer III | 5 | 8.06%
Correctional Officer II | 8 | 12.90%
Correctional Officer I | 7 | 11.29%
Correctional Trainee | 5 | 8.06%
OTHER | 8 | 12.90%
Correctional Custodian Officers | 7 | 11.29%
Law Consultants | 1 | 1.61%
Phone Calls
The 10-15 can use the phone call for any number of reasons such as letting their mom know they're going to be in prison for a few years, telling their significant other to come to visit them, or getting a friend to feed their pet while they're incarcerated.
Phone calls are a privilege, not a right. Any Correctional Officer has the right to decline you for a phone call for any reason they see fit.
Recruitment Status
Recruitment
(Credit For The New Poster: Correctional Custodian Officer Melanie Bay)
- Age: Must be over the age of 18 and no older than 55.
- (( Must have an Out of Character age of 16 years old ))
- Citizenship/Residency: Must be an American Citizen at the time of submitting an application.
- Multiple Employments: You may not be a member of PD/SD/JB at the time of hiring, as these are full-time positions. You may have a part-time position while working at the SADOC.
- Mental/Physical Fitness: As a Corrections Officer, you must be able to maintain good mental and physical fitness. You will be tested on this during our hiring process.
- Criminal History:
- If you have previously been charged with disqualifying misdemeanors and felonies then you require a firearm license to apply to SADOC.
- You are required to pass an extensive background check, where your criminal record, previous employment, traffic violations, and any affiliation you may have had in the past will be checked.
- Additional Requirements:
- You are required to have a driver's license and a trucker's license.
- The application must have been written by yourself with no assistance from online tools.
- Must be able to dedicate at least 5 on-duty hours a week as a Correctional Officer.
- ((Must have no punishments for a minimum of 2 - 4 weeks (This does not include Spoken to's). If you got recently unbanned, you will have to wait a month to be able to apply (If your Ban got voided, you can apply straight away).))
Closing Message from the Warden
Thank you for taking your time to read this month's press release.
We have a few public events happening this month so keep an eye on weazel news or for posters around the city to know when these are happening.
Kourtney Lafleur
Warden
San Andreas Department of Corrections
[email protected]
We have a few public events happening this month so keep an eye on weazel news or for posters around the city to know when these are happening.
Kourtney Lafleur
Warden
San Andreas Department of Corrections
[email protected]
Other Contact Information
Oliver Dutch
Captain of Bolingbroke Penitentiary, Head of Public Relations
San Andreas Department of Corrections
[email protected]
Remmi Raccoon
Lieutenant, Assistant Head of Public Relations
San Andreas Department of Corrections
[email protected]
Jimmithy Jemima
Captain of Bolingbroke Penitentiary
San Andreas Department of Corrections
[email protected]
Galileo Czapiewski
Commander of Bolingbroke Penitentiary
San Andreas Department of Corrections
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Melanie Bay
Correctional Officer II, Public Relations Intern
San Andreas Department of Corrections
[email protected]
