The New Jersey Department of Corrections wishes our staff, their families, and communities across the state a safe and peaceful Christmas. As families across New Jersey gather to celebrate Christmas, correctional police officers and staff are reporting for duty across the state. They work holidays, nights, and long shifts to keep facilities secure and operations steady. That commitment helps ensure safety inside the walls and stability beyond them. Thank you for the professionalism and dedicatio

The New Jersey Department of Corrections awarded grants to more than 40 organizations through NJLEAD (New Jersey Locally Empowered, Accountable, and Determined). This funding directly assists individuals transitioning from incarceration back into their communities. The impact reaches far beyond individuals and represents stronger families, safer neighborhoods, and a more resilient New Jersey. Learn more: nj.gov/corrections/pdf/PressRelease_PS/250917_NJDOC_Announces_2025_NJLEAD_Grant_Awards.pdf |

this is how the NJDOC and Democrats Addicted inmates to suboxone after many had years clean in jail. They used transferring them to a nicer jail with more things and better food... one catch you gotta be in the treatment.then what happens after they leave??? Now we get paid... more treatment but ours!!!!.. #addiction #nj #inmate #treatment #followthemoney | Nik Salanitro

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The New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) joined law enforcement and public safety agencies at the annual Newark Blue Mass, a service that honors those who serve and remembers those who have died in the line of duty. It is a moment to step back from daily work and recognize the weight of the responsibilities carried by officers across the state. Taking part in this tradition reflects our respect for the people who do this work every day and the families who stand behind them. It also rein

Day 64 at the New Jersey Department of Corrections Training Academy. Recruits in Academy Class 259 completed OC spray training. After controlled exposure, recruits were required to perform assigned tasks to demonstrate composure, judgment, and the ability to function under stress. This training reinforces accountability and respect for the tools officer's carry. It also gives recruits firsthand understanding of why proper use and restraint matter. The Department trains officers to stay focused,