Center for Professional Development and Learning
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After years of preparation and planning the DOC Center for Professional Development and Learning (CPDL for short) is now open! Earlier this month Director Quincy L. Booth; Amy K. Lopez, Deputy Director of College and Career Readiness; Sherris Mundell, Interim Training Administrator and our amazing team of Training Specialists led a soft opening where DOC employees were able to catch a first glimpse of the wonderful space.
CPDL offers four classrooms, two gymnasiums with state of the art equipment, training simulation rooms, dining rooms, a storage warehouse, and a uniform distribution center.
The CPDL is also home to our training staff and transportation management division. All pre-service and in-service training along with other programming will take place in the facility as well.
CPDL, located at 2130 Queens Chapel RD, NE, was established to foster an ongoing environment of learning and development throughout the agency. The hours of operation are 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.
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On Monday, April 9, 2018, 21 new Correctional Officers were welcomed to the DOC family! Basic Correctional Training Class 18-01, known for their unique talents and humor, celebrated their graduation. They were the first class to be promoted in our new Center for Professional Development and Learning (CPDL). Ervin Jones, Training Specialist, served as the Master of Ceremony and special remarks were delivered by Director Booth, former Director Thomas N. Faust
, Officer Obinnaya Eluwa,
and Sherris Mundell, Interim Training Administrator.
“Corrections is not only a profession, it’s a career. As your former director with 40 years in the law enforcement profession remember a few concepts as you move forward,” Mr. Faust said.
“Treat everyone with respect, including inmates. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Integrity is what you do when no one is watching, what you do and how you do it. Lastly, respect what the badge represents and what it means to be law enforcement professionals.”
Graduates were presented with certificates before the Oath of Office and Pinning of Badges were administered by Warden Lennard Johnson. The well attended ceremony of families and DOC staff included the presence of distinguished guests, Mr. Gregory M. Dean, DC Fire and EMS Chief and Officer Clinton of the Prince George’s County Police Department.
Special acknowledgements to our training staff for their incredible work with B.C.T. Class 18-01.
Congrats and best wishes in your new career!
Owolabi Abdul
Femi Ademiluyi
Oluwaseun Adeyemi
Azeez Ashbiojo
Moshood Banjoko
Jerry Clinton
Kendra Crawford
Hakeem Dawodu
Sharon Dixon
Morrison Egurefa
Obinnaya Eluwa (Class Speaker)
Saifeldin Hussain
Segun Idowu
Gazzmine Jones
Ishaccar Kamara
Raquel Littlejohn
Nathalie Manning
Carl Meeks
Kehinde Oni
Olumuyiwa Solesi
Palmatto Wynn
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Thursday, April 26, was Bring Your Kids to Work Day at the U.S. Coast Guard and DOC's very own Sgt. Lester and K-9 Russell were invited to participate in the festivities.The special, day long event held at the Department of Homeland Security on the campus of St. Elizabeths offered a variety of fun activities, and Russell was indeed a
favorite
among the the kids!
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"Who Volunteers at a jail?" asked Jeffrey Washington. "You're a unique people and you don't always know what you'll face but the important thing is you consistently show up," said Mr. Washington, of the American Correctional Association (ACA) and keynote speaker of the 2018 Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony.
On Thursday, April 26, DOC staff and volunteers gathered at the CDF-CTF Shared Grounds for a family style dinner. The ceremony began with the Presentation of Colors by the DOC Honor Guard Unit, musical selections by Jordana Cunnigham, U.S. Parole Commission and a jazz rendition by Angela Whittaker of Lomax A.M.E. Zion Church.
Each year, DOC presents the George Strawn Volunteer Award to highlight the work of distinguished volunteers. This year's honorees are Larry L. Watson, who provides counseling services to residents, and Dr. Bahiyyah M. Muhammad, Associate professor of Howard University and founder and facilitator of the Inside Out program. Dr. Muhammad shared her enthusiasm for the work she does in our facilities. Her daughter also expressed the importance of volunteerism so "others might not feel alone."
"I want to be a beacon of light to them (residents) so they can be a beacon of light to someone else," Mr. Watson said.
Congratulations to our honorees and all volunteers!
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Policy binders with the agency’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) were placed in the Officers' Dining Rooms (ODR) at the Central Detention Facility, Correctional Treatment Facility, Central Cell Block and the Training Academy.
Once existing and new policies are approved by the Director, the OPP will update the binders monthly. All binders must remain in their respective places.
There are no updates at this time.
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LAW ENFORCEMENT WEEK
Washington, DC, May 5 - 12, 2018
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Saturday, May 5
: Wreath Laying Ceremony and Honor Guard Competition, National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, F Street Between 4th and 5th Streets, NW, 10 am -12 pm
Monday, May 7
: FOP DOC Picnic – FOP Lodge 89, Upper Marlboro MD, 12 pm - 6 pm
Tuesday, May 8
: Pizza Truck Day - DOC Game Day
Wednesday, May 9
: Red Carpet Affair - CTF Gymnasium, 5 pm-7 pm
Thursday, May 10
: All Sports Day or Game Day - CTF Shared Grounds (Rain Day)
Friday, May 11:
DOC FOP - Joint Cook Out
Saturday, May 12
th:
FOP Bus Trip to Bethlehem Penn
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"
It's All About You
" - RED CARPET AFFAIR"
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Annual Employee Recognition Ceremony
Thursday, May 9, 2018
CTF Gymnasium
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Professional or Business Casual Attire
Employees may bring one guest - (18 years or older)
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D.C. Department of Corrections
2000 14th Street, NW
Seventh Floor
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 673-7316
Fax: (202) 671-2043
TTY: 711
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