March 28, 2024

National Correction Officers Week

Newton Mayor Mike Hansen recently visited the Newton Correctional Facility on East 60th Street South. to sign a proclamation recognizing National Correction Officers Week, which was May 4-8. Correctional staff have the difficult — and often dangerous — assignment of ensuring the custody, safety and well-being of more than 1,300 inmates at the Newton Correctional Facility. The Iowa Department of Corrections houses more than 8,300 offenders and supervises over 31,300 offenders in community corrections.