Staff Appreciation Luncheon Written By Nicole Allen, Western Region Detention Facility
The Western Region Detention Facility (WRDF) Staff Appreciation Luncheon was held on February 13, 2015. There were many milestones accomplished within the last few months for which we had to say thank you to our staff. We successfully completed our NCCHC audit in December 2014, just a few months after the ACA re-accreditation audit took place from February 2nd to the 4th. The ACA auditors commented on the cleanliness of the facility, the professionalism of the staff, and the contentment of the inmates. At the end of the audit, we received a score of 97.5%.The day after the ACA audit, our transportation unit went through a Public Utilities Commission (PUC) audit which was conducted by the California Highway Patrol. This audit was another huge success with the team earning the highest attainable score possible of *Satisfactory* with no discrepancies. Staff felt very appreciated as they enjoyed a meal catered by Famous Dave’s BBQ in San Diego. Everyone enjoyed hearty servings of pork ribs, brisket sandwiches, chicken baked beans, and corn bread.
Robert A. Deyton Detention Facility & Chaplain Donald G. Bowen Are Honored Written By Garry Ross, Robert A. Deyton Detention Facility
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he Lovejoy City Council honored The GEO Group's Robert A. Deyton Detention Facility on January 20, 2015, at their City Council Meeting. Mayor Bobby Cartwright presented Warden Ralph Cherry and his staff with a commendatory plaque. Mayor Cartwright stated The GEO Group was one of Lovejoy’s biggest supporters, and can always be counted on to assist the City of Lovejoy. He thanked Warden Cherry and his staff for their continued support. The Lovejoy City Council also honored Robert A. Deyton Detention Facility’s Chaplain Donald G. Bowen. Mayor Bobby Cartwright presented Chaplain Bowen with a plaque for unselfish service to the community. The Chaplain has
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provided council to the Police Department, the Mayor, and his staff and has assisted at numerous city functions. Mayor Cartwright stated Chaplain Bowen is always willing to assist the city and available whenever the Mayor requests his help. Pictured Top to Bottom: Mayor Bobby Cartwright, Warden Ralph Cherry, AW Danny Horton, Chief Herbert Walker III, Compliance Manager Teressa Mims, HSA Tracy Kinder, Safety Manager Alfred Kimbrough, AWF Arlene Charles, City Council Members Tommy Green, Marci Fluellyn, Rebekah Holland Wright and Mary Ann Camp.Mayor Bobby Cartwright, Chaplain Donald Bowen, City Council Members Tommy Green, Marci Fluellyn, Rebekah Holland Wright and Mary Ann Camp, Chief Herbert Walker, HSA Tracy Kinder and Chief Herbert Walker III.