The Shreveport Day Reporting Center (DRC), along with the Shreveport District of Probation and Parole, recently celebrated participants in a graduation ceremony. Hosted at Probation and Parole, the Shreveport DRC had 11 graduates; however, only six were able to attend due to employment schedules or other obligations. The graduates were awarded plaques for their hard work and dedication during their time in the program. Brandon Riddle, a prior graduate, gave the keynote speech, offering his wisdom and knowledge of things he learned during the program. He also encouraged the graduates to remember to change their mentality, change people, places and things and remember the things they learned to help them be successful. All of the graduates shared their experiences of completing the program and how it has helped them in life after the program. The Shreveport DRC also awarded a plaque to one officer for being the 'Most Involved.' The District Administrator and Reentry Program Manager also received plaques for their dedication and outstanding support of the Shreveport DRC.
Thirteenth Annual Event Held in Jena on May 7, 2024 The thirteenth annual LaSalle Parish Scholars Reception was held Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Jena, sponsored by The GEO Group and the LaSalle Economic Development District (LEDD). More than 75 scholars were presented with 166 scholarships for a total of approximately $93,000 at the reception held each year to honor parish scholars who receive scholarships and to honor businesses and organizations that sponsor the scholarships with the pictures featured in this special “Scholars Reception” section. ...READ MORE
Every year, the International Association of Correctional Training Personnel (IACTP) receives nominations from throughout the country for outstanding accomplishments in training. In November 2023, during the national IACTP conference hosted by the Tennessee Department of Corrections, two GEO staff were recognized and awarded for their training achievements. Aeisha Hobbs, Training Administrator for Moore Haven Correctional and Rehabilitation Center was selected as the 2023 IACTP Trainer of the Year for exemplary training in the field of corrections. Mary O’Conner, Training Administrator at Florence West Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility was awarded the 2023 IACTP Training System Award. Congratulatious to Mary O’Conner and Aisha Hobbs for their accomplishment of being nationally recognized as top contributors in training and employee development by the International Association of Correctional Training Personnel....READ MORE
The Montgomery Processing Center (MPC) celebrated its five-year anniversary in October 2023. ...READ MORE