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28-day work schedule’s days are numbered

28-day work schedule’s days are numbered

TSEA July 12, 2017 Comments Off on 28-day work schedule’s days are numbered

Correction Commissioner Tony Parker responds to questions about his decision to move away from the controversial schedule NASHVILLE – After almost three years operating under the 28-day work schedule, the [&hellip

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TDOC Update

TDOC Update

TSEA May 18, 2017 Comments Off on TDOC Update

The recent series of events affecting the lives of officers working within the Tennessee Department of Correction has TSEA very concerned about officer safety within the department. In early April, [&hellip

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RECAP: TSEA meeting about probation & parole officer issues

RECAP: TSEA meeting about probation & parole officer issues

TSEA October 21, 2016 Comments Off on RECAP: TSEA meeting about probation & parole officer issues

Earlier this week, TSEA staff met with Assistant Commissioner of Community Supervision Alisha James to discuss the many challenges facing probation and parole officers. Below is a recap of that [&hellip

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Press release – Stop the growth of private prisons in Tennessee

Press release – Stop the growth of private prisons in Tennessee

TSEA August 22, 2016 Comments Off on Press release – Stop the growth of private prisons in Tennessee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 22, 2016 Contact: Chris Dauphin Phone: (615) 256-4533, 800-251-8732 [email protected]                                                             Stop the growth of private prisons in Tennessee NASHVILLE – In light of the concerns outlined last [&hellip

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Statement on resignation of TDOC Commissioner Derrick Schofield

Statement on resignation of TDOC Commissioner Derrick Schofield

TSEA June 1, 2016 Comments Off on Statement on resignation of TDOC Commissioner Derrick Schofield

It is no secret that TSEA disagrees with many of the initiatives established within the Tennessee Department of Correction under Commissioner Schofield. Our public disagreements span his entire tenure as [&hellip

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Prison Violence Skyrockets

Prison Violence Skyrockets

TSEA March 15, 2016 Comments Off on Prison Violence Skyrockets

According to data recently provided by The Department of Correction on assaults, there have been 119 assaults on correction officers since new assault definitions became effective on January 11. Figures referenced by [&hellip

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TDOC announces changes to assault definitions

TDOC announces changes to assault definitions

TSEA January 8, 2016 Comments Off on TDOC announces changes to assault definitions

The Tennessee Department of Correction during a hearing Thursday announced changes in how assaults are defined in Tennessee’s prisons. Tuesday afternoon the Corrections Subcommittee of the Senate State and Local [&hellip

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TDOC Survey produces mixed results

TDOC Survey produces mixed results

TSEA December 16, 2015 Comments Off on TDOC Survey produces mixed results

The survey of Tennessee Department of Correction employees has found that 82 percent of survey respondents are negatively impacted by the calculation of their overtime under the 28-day work period. [&hellip

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TDOC work schedule survey underway

TDOC work schedule survey underway

TSEA December 2, 2015 Comments Off on TDOC work schedule survey underway

As you may know, TSEA is working in partnership with TDOC on a survey of correctional workers about their work schedule preference. The survey is currently active and will close [&hellip

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Senate committee hears responses to ACA audit

Senate committee hears responses to ACA audit

TSEA October 16, 2015 Comments Off on Senate committee hears responses to ACA audit

TSEA and the Tennessee Department of Correction Wednesday addressed the Senate State and Local Government Corrections Subcommittee in response to the American Correctional Association’s recent audit of our state prison [&hellip

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