Colorado Department of Corrections

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The Colorado Department of Corrections is a state agency of Colorado that operates state prisons. It has its headquarters in the Springs Office Park in unincorporated El Paso County, Colorado, near Colorado Springs[1][2][3]

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[edit] Facilities

[edit] Operations

All prisoners entering the Colorado DOC system first go to the Denver Reception & Diagnostic Center (DRDC) before going to their final assignments.[4]

The death row and execution chamber are located at the Colorado State Penitentiary.[5]

[edit] Fallen officers

Since the establishment of the Colorado Department of Corrections, 14 officers have died in the line of duty.[6]

[edit] See also


[edit] References

  1. ^ "FAQ." Colorado Department of Corrections. Retrieved on June 3, 2010. "Colorado Department of Corrections 2862 South Circle Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80906"
  2. ^ "Council District Map." City of Colorado Springs. Retrieved on December 7, 2009.
  3. ^ "Foreclosure filings jump in March Increase blamed on backlog at S&Ls." The Colorado Springs Gazette. April 6, 1989. Retrieved on September 28, 2011. "[...]million made in 1986 on the Springs Office Park, 2860-2862 S. Circle Drive."
  4. ^ "Denver Reception & Diagnostic Center." Colorado Department of Corrections. Retrieved on August 15, 2010.
  5. ^ "Death Row FAQ." (Archive) Colorado Department of Corrections. Retrieved on August 15, 2010.
  6. ^ The Officer Down Memorial Page

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