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Second-Chance Career Fair Set For July 15
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (150+ words) Struggling to find dedicated, hardworking talent in today's market? Join the Utah Department of Corrections at the Second-Chance Career Fair and connect directly with a motivated, untapped workforce ready to make a difference. The event takes place from 9 a. m. to noon,…...
Inmate Nicholas Rossi Passes Away
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (86+ words) The Utah Department of Corrections confirms the death of incarcerated individual Nicholas Rossi (also known as Nicholas Alahverdian). Rossi was pronounced dead at a local hospital on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 8: 32 p. m. He was 38 years old. Rossi died from complications of an…...
Kids Day A Success At USCF
1+ week, 5+ day ago (321+ words) Family visiting took on a whole new meaning at the Utah State Correctional Facility recently. Over two days and four sessions, incarcerated individuals with the highest privilege levels were allowed to hug, carry and play with their children during Kids…...
USCF To Offer Special Weekend Property Pickups
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (159+ words) Utah. gov USCF To Offer Special Weekend Property Pickups Those wishing to pick up property from a loved one incarcerated at the Utah State Correctional Facility will have unique weekend opportunities in June and July. These special pickups will run…...
Snow College Holds Inaugural Graduation At CUCF
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (241+ words) The 24 individuals who received Associate Degrees and Certificates from Snow College during a graduation ceremony Tuesday, May 26, made a little history. The students were the first ever first graduating class for Snow since it began participating in the Utah Department…...
USCF Visiting Schedule " Bear 3 Integration
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (178+ words) Beginning Monday, June 1, 2026, the Utah State Correctional Facility will be updating the Main Visiting schedule to accommodate the opening of the Bear 3 housing unit and the implementation of tiered housing. To incorporate Bear 3 into the existing visiting structure while maintaining…...
Region VI AP&P Agents Honored For Saving Lives
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (258+ words) Adult Probation and Parole Agents Nick Parker and Kelton Larsen of Region VI in Price pulled two men and three pets from a house filled with carbon monoxide, saving multiple lives while putting themselves at risk. The incident happened in…...
UDC's Transition To New Tiered Housing Model Begins
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (229+ words) The Utah Department of Corrections is currently implementing a strategic operational shift at the Central Utah Correctional Facility (CUCF) and the Utah State Correctional Facility (USCF) known as the Tiered Housing Model. A Safety-First Approach: We want to assure families…...
UDC Transitioning Tablets For Incarcerated Individuals
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (338+ words) The Utah Department of Corrections is entering a transitional period as we move from the Orijin tablet platform to the Viapath system." This transition is designed to improve long-term service reliability, expand programming capabilities, and enhance communication tools for incarcerated…...
UDC Now Accepting Applications To Citizens" Academy
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (137+ words) The Utah Department of Corrections is now accepting applications for the Third Annual Citizens" Academy, running from August to October 2026. Interested parties have until June 1, 2026 to apply. The comprehensive 10-week program is designed to increase the public"s knowledge of…...