Field Days
Summary: Field Days is hosted by Chris Gautz, the department's spokesperson and Greg Straub, administrative assistant to the FOA deputy director, as well as on occasion by Noah Nagy, Warden at Lakeland Correctional Facility, who, along with Greg, started the podcast and were Golden Post Award nominees as hosts. You can find episodes of Field Days on your Apple device using the iTunes podcast app by searching for “Field Days”. The podcast is also available on the SoundCloud app which can be downloaded through the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. Field Days is also available on the department website www.michigan.gov/corrections. Please, take the time to subscribe and review this podcast to help others find the show!
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Realizing this is a challenging time for staff, department spokesman Chris Gautz provides an overview of what to expect for MDOC staff affected by the Ojibway Correctional Facility closure. He will share insight as to why OCF was chosen for closure and stresses that the department is working diligently to provide opportunities to fill vacant positions. You can read more about the facility closure here: bit.ly/Ojibway-Closure
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Field Days Podcast - PA Corrections Sec. John Wetzel by Field Days
In this episode of Field Days podcast, Chris and Greg interview Lynn Sullivan, a long time employee of the department and a current trainer at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility officer recruit academies. Lynn just wrapped up facilitating training for her second to last academy class leading up to her retirement from the department this coming November. In her interview, she talks about her passion for influencing the next generation of MDOC employees.
In this episode of the Field Days podcast, the team is joined by a special guest to help celebrate Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week, or PPPS Week. Veronica Cunningham (pictured: far right), Executive Director of the American Parole and Probation Association (APPA), joins Chris and Greg to discuss what great work the probation and parole agents of the MDOC do on a daily basis to achieve offender success. Visit APPA-net.org to learn more about the association.
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Field Days Podcast - 2018 Polar Plunge Rerun by Field Days
This week on the Field Days podcast, hear from special guests Joanne Bridgford, Bill Henderson, Patti Yerke, and Christine Gehring. All are members of the wellness team and are spreading awareness for PTSD, since June is PTSD Awareness month. Also, the wellness team is planning to train and assist MDOC employees with PTSD help, suicide prevention, and decreasing stress.
Field Days Podcast - 2018 Employee Rec Day by Field Days
On this week’s edition of Field Days, we hear from Elwanda Ray, the department's 2018 Corrections Officer of the Year. Officer Ray shares her passion for her job and discusses her work with youthful offenders at Thumb Correctional Facility. Officer Ray has served with the MDOC for 17 years and is known for her compassion and professionalism.
On this week’s edition of Field Days, hear more about the recently announced prison closure and get a recap of the Mackinac Conference from last week. Also, a special shout out to MDOC Director Heidi Washington from the Governor, Rick Snyder! All this and more on this week’s edition of our Field Days podcast!
Memorial Day offers a time for reflection and an opportunity to honor those who have served and sacrificed to protect our country. In this special edition podcast, we pay tribute to the friends and family of our staff that have bravely served. We honor, remember and appreciate their sacrifice.
Matthew Clausen started his career as a corrections officer at Ojibway Correctional Facility and loved the work. Now as an Institutional Training Officer at Ojibway Correctional Facility was named the winner of the Michigan Department of Corrections Director’s Award for his involvement in developing improved training for corrections staff statewide. Still, in shock from receiving the department's highest honor, Matt attributes his success to great leadership and colleagues.
Agent Toni Narvais-Cooklin was named the 2018 Candice Dunn Agent of the Year for her desire to go above and beyond to help offenders achieve success in the communities where they live. Toni has 18 years with the department and currently works at the Tuscola County Parole and Probation Office. In this episode, Toni articulates the importance of continuing to instill hope in the offenders she works with.
The department's newest WRAP program gives West Michigan judges an additional option during sentencing to lead offenders to a better path that doesn’t include prison time. All counties west of U.S. 127 and in the Upper Peninsula are able to participate. The program targets high-risk probation violators and offers cognitive behavioral therapy and vocational training. Eaton County Undersheriff Jeffrey Cook and Eaton County Agent Clint Auer talk about why the program is important for correcting offenders.
