Yesterday, Governor McMaster signed the Captain Robert Johnson Act to ban contraband telecommunications devices in prisons. This bill makes it a crime for inmates to possess cell phones and similar devices behind bars, which is punishable by additional time in prison. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/grVU4gCn
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Safety, Service, Stewardship The mission of the South Carolina Department of Corrections is: Safety--we will protect the public, our employees, and our inmates. Service--we will provide rehabilitation and self-improvement opportunities for inmates. Stewardship--we will promote professional excellence, fiscal responsibility, and self-sufficiency. About SCDC The original correctional system in South Carolina was established in 1866 when the South Carolina Legislature passed an act that created the first state-level prison for felons that were housed in county facilities. In 1960, the Governor of South Carolina decided to end the abuses of the correctional system and therefore created a new state agency. The agency was named the South Carolina Department of Corrections. Today, the Department of Corrections is still a state agency, reporting directly to the governor. The Department of Corrections currently has some 4,900 employees, just under 20,000 inmates, and operates 21 institutions.
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South Carolina Department of Corrections reposted this
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Preventing inmates from using contraband cell phones to conduct criminal activity outside of prisons is paramount to the safety of all South Carolinians. I was proud to stand with Gov. McMaster when he signed the Captain Robert Johnson Act yesterday at South Carolina Department of Corrections Headquarters. #AimHigherSC
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South Carolina Department of Corrections reposted this
Congratulations to the 2024 Strom Thurmond Award for Excellence Winners! This year's honorees are (listed in order of photo right to left): City – Captain Marty Sawyer, Aiken Department of Public Safety County – Chief Deputy Tom Fox, Horry County Sheriff's Office Federal – Special Agent Paul Criswell, Homeland Security Investigations State – Director Bryan Stirling, South Carolina Department of Corrections Learn more about the 41st annual Strom Thurmond Awards for Excellence in Law Enforcement here: https://lnkd.in/e58ewyiK
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We're hosting a #recruiting pop-up @ Skateland USA in Florence next Wednesday! We're #hiring a limited number of correctional officers to #joinourteam at Lee CI in Bishopville, SC. Stop by to chat w/ our #recruiters to learn more about #SCcareers in corrections.
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We're always proud when one of our team members is recognized for #ServingSC and representing our agency well. #WeAreCorrections
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Our #recruiting team is out in the community @ Shaw Air Force Base & USC Salkehatchie. If you're in the area, stop by our tables to chat w/ #recruiters to learn more about SCDC.
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SCDC staff and inmates helped clear roads near the SC/GA border as part of the statewide response to #HurricaneHelene. #SCStrong #WeAreCorrections
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The South Carolina Philharmonic recently visited Camille Graham CI. #WeAreCorrections
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#happeningnow our #recruiters are networking @ ECPI University in the Lowcountry until 1PM. Stop by 3800 Paramount Dr in North Charleston to chat w/ our team to learn more about SCDC.
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