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Media Relation Office:
Bart Graves, Media Relations Administrator
1601 W. Jefferson
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
(602) 542-3133

Department News, News Stories, Press Releases and Special Events for 2006

News Releases for 2005
 

DATE RELEASED STORY
January 3, 2006 Correctional Officer killed by former ADC Inmate
January 3, 2006 Director discusses employee wages and vacancy rates on KTAR
January 4, 2006 Bachman Unit holds Fundraiser for St. Vincent de Paul
January 6, 2006 Media Access to Vincent Cannon Funeral
January 11, 2006 ADC Mourns the Death of COII Vincent Cannon
January 17, 2006 ADC Canine Team Takes First Place in Tucson
January 18, 2006 ADC Participates in Indian Nations and Tribes Legislative Day
January 19, 2006 ADC Employees Complete FBI Crisis Negotiator Training
January 22, 2006 Raises proposed for corrections officers in budget
January 22, 2006 Rios lays out his plan for '06 session at Legislature
January 22, 2006 Tribune Editorial - Problems for Prisons
January 22, 2006 State Prisons in Dire Straits
January 23, 2006 Director Discusses Pay Issues on FOX-10
January 24, 2006 ADC Staff Members Receive ACA Certification
January 26, 2006 Director Schriro participates in Perryville Community Forum
January 26, 2006 Director Discusses CO Pay Play on KJZZ-91.5
January 30, 2006 January Proclaimed National Stalking Awareness Month
February 2, 2006 Captain Eric Severson dies unexpectedly
February 2, 2006 COTA Celebrates 20th Anniversary
February 3, 2006 Inmate Job Fair Already Showing Results
February 3, 2006 Director Conducts "Brown Bag" Discussion
February 6, 2006 ADC Gears up for Upcoming LETR
February 8, 2006 Channel 15: CO II Jose Jimenez Profile
February 14, 2006 ADC Curriculum Earns National Attention
February 14, 2006 Director Dora Schriro Addresses Victims of Domestic Violence
February 21, 2006 KFYI interviews Director Schriro following her appearance before the Joint Legislative Budget Committee
February 21, 2006 KTAR interviews Director Schriro following her appearance before the Joint Legislative Budget Committee
February 23, 2006 Labor Groups Thank Director Schriro
February 23, 2006 Majors are Becoming Leaders in the ADC Community
February 24, 2006 Ukranian Delegation Visits ADC
February 28, 2006 ASPC-Douglas to hold Health Fair
February 28, 2006 Upcoming Tucson-Area LETR "Fun-Raiser"
March 6, 2006 KFYI Interviews Director Schriro on Maximus Findings
March 8, 2006 ADC Tuition Assistance Works for Employees
March 9, 2006 ACI's Judi Longmeyer participates in AQA Panel
March 13, 2006 State corrections officers quitting for better pay, ADC director warns
March 13, 2006 KFYI Interview: Director Dora Schriro Provides an Update on Legislative Action Regarding the CO Pay Plan
March 13, 2006 KTAR Radio Interviews Director Schriro Regarding MAXIMUS Study Findings
March 14, 2006 KNAZ-2: Director Discusses the Need for Competitive CO Pay
March 14, 2006 KYMA-11: Director Discusses the Need for Competitive CO Pay
March 17, 2006 KVOA-TV Interviews Director Schriro and CO II Ramirez
March 19, 2006 State corrections officers need a pay hike
March 23, 2006 Director Discusses the MAXIMUS Private Prison Cost Study and the Governor's Recommended CO Pay Plan on Horizon
March 23, 2006 ADC Employees Recognized at SECC Luncheon
March 23, 2006 Video Depicting the Impact of Staff Vacancies
March 28, 2006 ADC Celebrates Women's History Month
March 30, 2006 Telemundo's Coverage of Women’s History Month
March 30, 2006 ADC Celebrates Women’s History Month
March 31, 2006 Upcoming conference to address TB concerns in Corrections
April 10, 2006 Pat McMahon Interviews Director Schriro
April 11, 2006 Director Schriro is a Guest on Arizona Illustrated
April 11, 2006 Three members of ADC Health Staff participate in Correctional Health Care Conference
April 12, 2006 ADC Assists Local Law Enforcement during Immigration Rally
April 13, 2006 Arizona Leads the Way to Higher Pay for COs
(A scanned article from the Corrections Professional)
April 17, 2006 ADC Honored at 38th Annual 100 Club Banquet
April 17, 2006 Douglas COs raise Victims' Rights Week Donations
April 18, 2006 Jason Auch's Letter supporting CO Pay Raises
April 18, 2006 ADC Softball Team takes Bronze Medal in the Police Olympics
April 20, 2006 Inmates Participate in Locks of Love
April 21, 2006 Corrections Staff and Inmates Expect to Raise a Record High for Victims
April 21, 2006 Correctional Officers Present Their Story to the Media
April 24, 2006 ALECA Unveils a Service Dog Memorial
April 24, 2006 Downside Filmed at Perryville

April 25, 2006

ADC Donates $66, 357.58 to area Victims' Rights Organizations
April 25, 2006 ADC Raises More Than $5000 for Locks of Love

April 28, 2006

Director Discusses the Need for Competitive CO Pay with The McMahon Group

May 1, 2006 Correctional Officer Released Unharmed
May 2, 2006 Arizona Department of Corrections Celebrates Asian Pacific Heritage Month
May 4, 2006 Employee Appreciation Day Barbecue
May 4, 2006 Tucson Staff "Legs it Out" for Special Olympics
May 4, 2006 Protectors deserve more pay
May 5, 2006 State must lock in raises for stressed prison guards
May 11, 2006 Correctional Officers Week 2006
May 11, 2006 Yuma Fire Crew Helps with Brush Cleanup
May 12, 2006 KTAR Interview: Director Dora Schriro Reacts to House and Senate Leadership CO Pay Plan Funding Proposal
May 13, 2006 Prison chief: Pay hike too small in GOP budget
The Associated Press
May 13, 2006 Official: Prison budget not enough
East Valley Tribune
May 18, 2006 Standings: Annual TSU Training Exercise
May 22, 2006 KJZZ talks about the Governor's request for a pay raise for Correctional Officers
May 24, 2006 Governor Napolitano interviewed on the KEZ 99.9FM Beth and Bill Show about ADC job training programs for inmates which includes construction skills.
May 29, 2006 [AUDIO 1]   [AUDIO 2]
On Monday May 29th, ADC Director Dora Schriro along with State Representative Jennifer Burns appeared on KFYI's Terry Gilberg to talk about the need for state lawmakers to approve a 39 million dollar pay package for Correctional Officers.
June 14, 2006 ADC honors military employees at Flag Day ceremony
June 15, 2006 State Honors Superlative ADC Educators:
Inmate GED grad rate skyrockets
June 19, 2006 ADC Honors Military Employees - Flag Day Ceremony Photos
July 17, 2006 ADC Employees Join Supply Drive Effort
July 21, 2006

Pageant Winner Embraces ‘Noble Cause’

July 21, 2006

Governor Honors Parole Officers

July 25, 2006 Inmate Fire Crews Aid Food Bank
July 28, 2006 [AUDIO 3]

On July 19th, Governor Napolitano talked about the recent passage by the legislature of a competitive pay plan for Correctional Officers. She made the comments during an interview on KJZZ 91.5 FM (NPR) in Phoenix.

 

The Governor pushed hard throughout the legislative session for a Correctional Officer pay raise as one of her top budget priorities.

August 4, 2006 ASPC-Yuma celebrates GED graduates
August 10, 2006 The Arizona Department of Corrections is part of the Arizona Fraudulent ID Task Force. The Governor's Office has set up the task force to catch and arrest identity thieves.
   


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