September 25, 2017 News Story Volunteers, inmates raise walls, roof of new prison chapel Read More

September 1, 2017 News Story Mabel Bassett Cosmetology Program Setting Path to Success Read More

August 31, 2017 Press Release DOC Sets New System Population Record Read More

July 31, 2017 Press Release Director Allbaugh Statement Regarding OHP Lt. Heath Meyer Read More

May 17, 2017 Press Release Cimarron Correctional Facility Incident Under Investigation Read More

May 8, 2017 Press Release Oklahoma Department of Corrections commemorates 50th Anniversary Read More

April 26, 2017 Press Release ODOC Population at 62,000 Another agency population record Read More

April 13, 2017 Press Release Wanted Fugitive Captured Read More

March 31, 2017 Press Release Mark Myers Named Oklahoma DOC Communications Director Read More

March 23, 2017 Press Release Mabel Bassett Security Chief Receives Patriot Award from the Department of Defense Employer Support Read More

March 17, 2017 Press Release Oklahoma DOC to Host Career Fair at SWOSU Campus in Sayre Read More

March 14, 2017 Column ICYMI: The Oklahoman: Editorial: Business sense missing in Oklahoma state government Read More

March 13, 2017 Press Release Oklahoma DOC Director Announces Agency Purchasing Freeze Read More

March 8, 2017 Press Release Oklahoma DOC Director Joe M. Allbaugh Comments on the Passing of Friend and Colleague Mike McCarvill Read More

March 8, 2017 Press Release Oklahoma DOC Director Joe M. Allbaugh Cancels 10 County Jail Contracts Read More

March 7, 2017 Press Release Top 15 Fugitive Back in Custody Read More

March 7, 2017 Press Release Oklahoma Department of Corrections Launches New Online Inmate Lookup Read More

March 3, 2017 Press Release Oklahoma DOC Graduates First Academy Under New Standards and Format Read More

February 23, 2017 Press Release Corrections Director Joe M. Allbaugh Issues Agency Hiring Freeze Read More

February 21, 2017 Press Release Corrections Director Joe M. Allbaugh Comments on Revenue Failure Read More

February 10, 2017 Press Release Jessie Allen Added to Top 15 Fugitive List, Suspected to be in Tulsa or Sapulpa Read More

February 8, 2017 Press Release New Lead Develops on Top 15 Fugitive in Eastern Oklahoma Read More

February 3, 2017 Press Release Oklahoma Department of Corrections Opens New Training Center, Centralizing Academies Read More

January 26, 2017 Press Release Oklahoma DOC Correctional Officers and Bloodhound Nab Wanted Sex Offender after Manhunt Read More

January 24, 2017 Press Release Oklahoma Corrections Board Approves Warden Appointment, Recognizes Agency Promotions Read More

January 19, 2017 News Story Correctional facility tackles contraband problem Read More

December 30, 2016 Press Release Dick Conner Correctional Officers Intercept Contraband Drop Read More

December 30, 2016 Press Release Oklahoma City Fugitive Added to DOC Top 15 Most Wanted Read More

December 21, 2016 Press Release Two Shakedowns at the Jackie Brannon Dairy Farm Produces Cellphones, Tobacco and Marijuana Read More

December 16, 2016 Press Release Oklahoma DOC Population Surpasses 61,000 Individuals for First Time in Agency History Read More

December 15, 2016 Press Release Oklahoma DOC Office of the Inspector General Seeks Public Help in Locating Mariah Havas Read More

December 14, 2016 Press Release Oklahoma DOC Hosts Employee Awards Ceremony Read More

December 8, 2016 Press Release Prank Phone Call Leads to Arrest of Top 15 Fugitive Read More

December 7, 2016 Press Release Corrections Director Joe M. Allbaugh Statement on the 75th Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor Read More

December 5, 2016 Press Release Apprehended: Oklahoma DOC Top 15 Fugitive, Joshua Ward, Back in Custody Read More

November 30, 2016 Press Release Oklahoma DOC Office of the Inspector General Adds Two Names to Top 15 Fugitive List Read More

November 29, 2016 Column Tulsa World Editorial: Corrections Board Shows Moxie in Making Huge Budget Request Read More

November 21, 2016 Press Release Corrections Director Allbaugh Comments on the Passing of Long-Time Friend Larry Derryberry Read More

November 17, 2016 Press Release Oklahoma Board of Corrections Approves FY '18 Budget Request, Legislative Priorities Read More

November 11, 2016 News Story Veterans find good fit with DOC work Read More

November 10, 2016 Press Release Corrections Director Joe M. Allbaugh Statement on the Veterans Day Holiday Read More

November 7, 2016 Press Release New Dog Litter to Strengthen Oklahoma DOC Fugitive Apprehension and Law Enforcement Tracking Efforts Read More

October 27, 2016 Column Tulsa World Editorial: Corrections Department does the right thing with its fiscal jackpot Read More

October 26, 2016 Press Release Inmate, Missing Since 1997 Back in Custody Read More

October 24, 2016 Press Release Okla. DOC, Office of Inspector General Seek Public Assistance in Capturing Top 15 Fugitive Read More

October 18, 2016 Press Release Corrections Board Approves One-time Stipend for Corrections Employees, Appointments of Wardens Read More

October 18, 2016 Press Release Oklahoma DOC Board Confirms Warden Appointments Read More

September 28, 2016 Press Release Corrections Director Allbaugh Comments on LCF Officer Shot This Morning Read More

September 26, 2016 Press Release UPDATE: Water Situation at Lexington Read More

September 25, 2016 Press Release Water Restored to Lexington Correctional Center Read More

September 24, 2016 Press Release Water Outage at Lexington Prison Read More

September 19, 2016 Press Release Corrections Director Allbaugh Recognizes Members of the Oklahoma Army National Guard 45th IBCT Read More

September 16, 2016 Press Release Contraband Bust at OKC Halfway House Leads Authorities to Escape Hatch Read More

September 15, 2016 Press Release Davis Correctional Facility Celebrates Largest Graduating Class in Facility History Read More

September 13, 2016 Press Release Oklahoma DOC Security Staff, Inspector General Agents Recognized by DEA Read More

September 8, 2016 Press Release Oklahoma DOC Hosts Annual Memorial Service Read More

September 2, 2016 Column Tulsa World: Wayne Greene: State prison system is practically criminal Read More

September 2, 2016 Press Release Director Allbaugh Thanks Gov. Fallin, Legislative Leaders for Acting on Surplus Funds Read More

August 25, 2016 Press Release Correctional Officers Disrupt Large Contraband Drop Attempt Read More

August 8, 2016 Column ICYMI: The Oklahoman Editorial: Oklahoma DOC director asks some good questions about state governmen Read More

August 4, 2016 News Story John Klein: New tags means more work for state's tag shop Read More

August 2, 2016 Press Release Gov. Fallin, Corrections Director Allbaugh, Commissioner Thompson Announce Hiring Partnership Read More

July 27, 2016 Press Release Terry Royal Appointed Warden at Oklahoma State Penitentiary Read More

July 26, 2016 Press Release CAPTURED: Oklahoma DOC Top 15 Fugitive in Custody Read More

July 14, 2016 Press Release Facility Disturbance Results in One Death Read More

July 7, 2016 Press Release Oklahoma Corrections Board Appoints Joe M. Allbaugh Agency Director Read More

July 2, 2016 Press Release Water Restored at Dick Conner Correctional Center Read More

July 1, 2016 Press Release UPDATE: Timeline of Water Situation at Dick Conner Correctional Center Read More

July 1, 2016 Press Release Inmates Graduate from Victory Bible College, Earn College Credit Read More

June 30, 2016 Press Release UPDATE: Timeline of Water Situation at Dick Conner Correctional Center Read More

June 30, 2016 Press Release High Winds Lead to Power Outage at James Crabtree Correctional Center Read More

June 29, 2016 Press Release Timeline of Water Situation at Dick Conner Correctional Center Read More

June 24, 2016 Press Release Interim Director Joe M. Allbaugh Statement on Oklahoma's Selection for Pell Pilot Program Read More

June 14, 2016 Press Release Oklahoma DOC, Osage Nation Recognize Dick Conner Correctional Employees Who Saved Man's Life Read More

June 6, 2016 Press Release Oklahoma DOC to Host Career Fair in Sayre Read More

June 3, 2016 News Story Five inmates commended for efforts to save ODOT worker's life after work-zone crash Read More

June 1, 2016 News Story Enid News & Eagle: DOC's Riley first in the nation to certify for cellphone detection Read More

May 27, 2016 Press Release Oklahoma DOC K-9 and Handler First in the Nation to Certify in Cellphone Detection Read More

May 26, 2016 Press Release Oklahoma DOC Strike Force Searches Oklahoma City Halfway House Read More

May 23, 2016 Press Release Oklahoma DOC Employee Featured in the Oklahoma Capitol Art Gallery Read More

May 19, 2016 Press Release Oklahoma DOC Top 15 Fugitive Back in Custody Read More

May 17, 2016 Press Release Correctional Officers, Bloodhound K-9 Halt Contraband Drop Read More

May 13, 2016 News Story DOC Employees Participate in Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Oklahoma Read More

May 11, 2016 Column The Oklahoman Editorial: OK prison work center idea not popular, but change is needed Read More

May 11, 2016 Press Release Kevin Duckworth Named Interim Warden at Oklahoma State Penitentiary Read More

May 10, 2016 Column Tulsa World Editorial: State moves inmates out of work centers Read More

May 9, 2016 Press Release Contraband Drop Attempt Halted, Two in Custody after Manhunt Read More

May 5, 2016 Press Release Oklahoma DOC to Re-Open North Fork Correctional Facility, Reorganize Inmate Population Read More

May 4, 2016 Press Release DOC Employee of the Year, Correctional Officers Recognized by Oklahoma Legislature Read More

April 25, 2016 Column Oklahoman Editorial: Four measures show a welcome shift in Oklahoma criminal justice reform Read More

April 22, 2016 Press Release DOC Lead Task Force Apprehends Top 15 Fugitive After Foot Chase Read More

April 21, 2016 News Story Woodward News: Woman facing several charges for dropping contraband at prison Read More

April 21, 2016 Press Release DOC Strike Force Hits Oklahoma City Halfway House Read More

April 8, 2016 Press Release DOC Top 15 Fugitive Back in Custody Read More

April 8, 2016 Press Release DOC Strike Force Conducts Surprise Search at Oklahoma City Facility Read More

March 29, 2016 Press Release Gov. Fallin Gets First Hand Look at Central Oklahoma Habitat's Inmate Program Read More

March 24, 2016 Press Release Joint Effort Takes Down Crime Ring Read More

March 21, 2016 Press Release Corrections Director Allbaugh Thanks House and Senate for Approving Rainy Day Funds Read More

March 17, 2016 Press Release Newly Established 'Strike Force' Continues Surprise Searches of Correctional Facilities Read More

March 16, 2016 Press Release Authorities Seize Failed Contraband Drop Via Unmanned Aerial Vehicle at Cimarron Correctional Read More

March 9, 2016 Press Release Corrections Director Commends Gov. Fallin, Legislators on $27.5 million Proposal from Rainy Day Fund Read More

March 7, 2016 Press Release Gary Day Back in Oklahoma DOC Custody Read More

March 7, 2016 Press Release Gary Day Back in Oklahoma DOC Custody Read More

March 3, 2016 Press Release Corrections Director, Board Chairman Comment on Additional Budget Cut Read More

March 3, 2016 Press Release James Morgan Back in Oklahoma DOC Custody Read More

March 2, 2016 News Story Tulsa World Editorial: Fix this! DOC running out of money Read More

February 26, 2016 Press Release Apprehension Alert: Samuel Garell back in Custody Read More

February 18, 2016 Press Release Oklahoma Department of Corrections Aggressively Continues Contraband Searches Read More

February 16, 2016 Press Release Work Ready Oklahoma Partnership Continues to Prepare Offenders for Careers Read More

February 12, 2016 Press Release Oklahoma Department of Corrections Celebrates Five Correctional Officer Academy Graduations Read More

February 5, 2016 Press Release APPREHENSION ALERT: Offenders Timothy Stage and Joshua Shane Back in Custody Read More

February 4, 2016 Press Release Oklahoma Department of Corrections and OCI Building Closed Tomorrow, Feb. 5 Due to Gas Leak Read More

February 2, 2016 News Story Muskogee Phoenix: Law enforcers come up with tools to battle contraband behind bars Read More

February 1, 2016 Press Release Corrections Director Joe M. Allbaugh Comments on Gov. Fallin's 2016 State of the State Address Read More

January 14, 2016 Press Release New Technology Leads to Mass Contraband Find Read More

January 14, 2016 News Story Woodward News: W.S. Key has number of programs to help inmates Read More

January 7, 2016 Press Release Oklahoma Board of Corrections Names Joe M. Allbaugh Interim Director Read More

January 5, 2016 News Story Woodward News: W.S Key adds 8-foot fence, correctional facility Read More

December 30, 2015 Press Release New Children's Book Aims to Help Children of Incarcerated Parents, School Councilors Read More

December 18, 2015 Press Release Offenders at Mable Bassett Correctional Center Create, Donate Gift Boxes for Foster Children Read More

December 11, 2015 Press Release ReMerge Celebrates Ninth Graduating Class Read More

December 10, 2015 Press Release Warden Jerry Chrisman Named Interim Warden at Oklahoma State Penitentiary Read More

November 25, 2015 Press Release Offender Welding Program Hosts Second Graduation Read More

November 20, 2015 Press Release New Training Methods for K-9 Search Teams Assist DOC in Contraband Control Read More

November 13, 2015 Press Release DOC Honors Award Recipients at Annual Ceremony Read More

November 6, 2015 Press Release Jackie Brannon Correctional Center Reaches 100 Percent Staffing for Correctional Officers Read More

October 29, 2015 Press Release Okla. State Penitentiary Warden Anita Trammell Announces Retirement after 33 Year Corrections Career Read More

October 26, 2015 Press Release Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Contraband Drop Seized at Oklahoma State Penitentiary Read More

October 22, 2015 Press Release Governor Mary Fallin, Workforce and State Leaders Congratulate Culinary Arts Graduates Read More

October 15, 2015 Press Release Fundraising for Dog Kennel at Mabel Bassett Nearing Completion Read More

September 25, 2015 Press Release Oklahoma Correctional Employee Memorial Foundation Hosts Annual Commemoration Service Read More

September 11, 2015 News Story Volunteers Needed: Annual C.A.R.E. Golf Tournament Read More

September 11, 2015 Press Release Career Ready: Offenders Complete New Welding Program Read More

September 7, 2015 News Story Volunteer effort provides assistance to incarcerated veterans in Oklahoma Read More

September 3, 2015 News Story Bill Johnson Correctional Center Celebrates 20th Anniversary Read More

August 31, 2015 News Story Northeast Oklahoma Correctional Center Win Marshal's Award at Annual Will Rogers Parade Read More

August 21, 2015 Press Release Two DOC Correctional Officers Receive National Medal of Valor Read More

August 12, 2015 Press Release Lexington Leather Shop Donates Custom Saddle to The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center Read More

August 7, 2015 Press Release Oklahoma Department of Corrections Adds 33 New Correctional Officers Read More

July 31, 2015 Press Release Bill Johnson Correctional Center Summer 2015 GED Graduation Ceremony Read More

July 23, 2015 Press Release Second Chance Program Recognizes Offenders Read More

July 22, 2015 Press Release Oklahoma Senate Public Safety Committee Tour Lexington Prisons Read More