Media Relations
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ADC RECENT EVENTS |
| May 09, 2013 Governor Brewer Honors Arizona Correctional Officers |
| April 17, 2013 ASPC-Tucson takes the Polar Plunge "Out of this World!" |
| April 15, 2013 ASPC-Florence Full Throttle Poker Run raises over $2100 |
| March 26, 2013 ASPC-Winslow Staff Jump into Northern Arizona Polar Plunge |
| March 26, 2013 ASPC-Florence "Raises the roof" with big donations for Cop on Top |
| Feb. 15, 2013 2012 SECC Winners |
| Jan. 23, 2013 ADC participates in Scottsdale "Shop With A Cop" program |
| Jan. 23, 2013 Another SECC Giveaway |
| Jan. 22, 2013 ASPC-Florence spreads Christmas Cheer |
| Jan. 11, 2013 SECC Giveaway |
ADC NEWS RELEASES |
| May 20, 2013 Inmate Death Notification |
| May 20, 2013 Inmate Death Notification |
| May 10, 2013 Inmate Death Notification |
| May 09, 2013 Inmate Death Notification |
| May 02, 2013 Inmate Death Notification |
| May 02, 2013 Cell Fire Extinguished at the Lewis Prison |
| April 26, 2013 Inmate Death Notification |
| April 23, 2013 Inmate Death Notification |
| April 18, 2013 Inmate Death Notification |
| April 17, 2013 Inmate Death Notification |
MEDIA INTERVIEWS OF INMATES
Telephonic interviews with inmates are allowed, should the inmate agree. All interview requests are to be set up through the Office of Media Relations: (602)542-3133. The Department retains the right to decline inmate interviews.Information required for telephonic interview requests: inmate's full name; ADC number - which can be obtained through the Inmate Datasearch; name of media representative; phone number of media representative.
MEDIA ACCESS TO FACILITIES, STAFF OR INMATES
ADC Department Order 207 - Public Access, News Media Requests
ADC Department Order 207 - Media Relations, Employee Media Response/Media Access to Facilities, Staff or Inmates
Film crews and still photographers interested in shooting background footage at any Arizona Department of Corrections facility must first gain permission by contacting the Media Relations Director at (602)542-3133.
A security clearance must be obtained for prison visits. The Department retains the right to refuse access to any individual it considers a risk to the safe and secure operation of its institutions.
The following information is required for clearance purposes: full legal name; date of birth; social security number; drivers license and issuing state.
SPECIAL MEDIA ACCESS RESTRICTIONS
ADC Department
Order 207 - Media Relations, Special Media Access Restrictions
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Facial photography of an inmate is at the discretion of the inmate. Any inmate that is identified by name must sign a waiver. Requests can be made by contacting the Communications Director at 602-542-3133.
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Photography or filming of any security device is prohibited.
PROHIBITED ITEMS WHILE ON PRISON GROUNDS
Weapons, either on person or in vehicle; narcotics of any sort; cellular phones, pagers, purses, excessive jewelry (hoop type earrings not allowed), these items should be locked in your vehicle; individuals will not carry more than 20 US dollars on person while on prison grounds.
PROHIBITED DRESS
Orange colored clothing; open toed shoes; shorts and cutoffs; tank tops or shirts with cut-off sleeves; shirts with pictures or language that is offensive by current standards, or gang affiliation.
PROHIBITED CONDUCT
No physical contact or conversing with inmates.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Strict adherence to security procedures will be required upon entering any facility.
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Current photo identification is required for admittance upon entering any secured area.