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We are pleased to announce that effective October 28, Colorado State Penitentiary (CSP) has resumed normal operations and visitation. Visiting appointments may be scheduled directly through the CSP Visiting Office by calling 719-269-5252.

Today at approximately 6:00 pm the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) successfully apprehended escaped inmate Leaf A. Glimpse, DOC# 164863 following an intensive and highly coordinated search. Glimpse was located on CDOC property as a result of a coordinated effort between CDOC and local law enforcement agencies.

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is actively searching for minimum-restrictive inmate Leaf A. Glimpse (DOC# 164863) who escaped from Arrowhead Correctional Center, part of the East Canon Complex.

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is temporarily suspending purchases from outside vendors for incarcerated individuals and their families due to security concerns identified during a recent review with the Office of the Inspector General. Contraband was found in vendor-supplied packages, prompting an ongoing investigation. This suspension does not impact canteen orders or Union Supply care packages, which will continue as usual. CDOC is working to securely reinstate outside vendor purchases and will provide updates as the situation progresses. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

All visitation at Colorado State Penitentiary, except for the Incentive Unit, is canceled until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Due to a fiber optic line which provides phone and internet service to AVCF, CCCF, and BCCF being damaged, phone and internet service is currently out at these facilities.

Visiting at Skyline Correctional Center is canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC), joined by local leaders, announced new workforce housing units in Buena Vista, a significant development that will support local workforce sustainability now and into the future.

Youthful Offender System remains on modified operations, limited visiting will be permitted on Saturday August 10, 2024 and Sunday August 11, 2024. Only those offenders at Phoenix status or assigned to Lower East living unit will be eligible for visits at this time. All visits for Friday August 9, 2024 are canceled.

Visiting at Bent County Correctional Facility is canceled for August 4, 2024. We apologize for any inconvenience.