Field Days

This week Chris and Greg are joined by Wellness Unit Manager Lynn Gorski and members of the Wellness Unit. The group discusses the new Wellness App, the Peer Support Program, the Chaplain Program, Handel the Department's wellness dog and more in today's episode of Field Days Podcast.

This week Chris and Greg speak with Aneka Stewart and Julie Goldman for an update on the Corrections Offender Management System (COMS). COMS release one is set to roll out on September 19. Julie and Aneka provide staff with valuable information on how to prepare for the rollout of release one and what to expect from COMS in the future in this week's episode of Field Days Podcast.

This week Chris and Greg speak with Elizabeth Collins the Department's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer. Listen as Elizabeth discusses the importance of DEI and what staff can expect from her and the DEI office.

This week Chris and Greg speak with the 2022 Corrections Officer of the Year Neil Costello. Listen to Officer Costello discuss his career as well as address the importance of mental health in this week's episode of Field Days Podcast.

This week Chris and Greg speak with the  2022 Candice L. Dunn Agent of the Year Jessica Leski. Listen to Agent Leski discuss her career and what she enjoys most about being an agent with the MDOC. Agent Leski thanks the people who have had an impact on her and her career in this week's episode of Field Days Podcast.

Greg and Chris celebrate the 200th episode of Field Days Podcast with former host, G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility Warden Noah Nagy. The three discuss the history of the podcast, how it got its name and how it has developed into the podcast we all know today. In this special episode, you will hear from past podcast producers and learn about what's to come in future episodes. You don't want to miss this special edition of the Field Days Podcast.

Greg is back, and this week, Chris and Greg discuss their recent visit to the Upper Peninsula Field Offices and Facilities. In this episode, the pair talk about the inspiring staff they met on their tour as well as the Upper Peninsula Rec Day.

This week Chris is joined by Communications Rep Brianna Brugel while Greg was out last week visiting parole and probation offices to celebrate Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week. In this episode Chris and Brianna interview 2021 Corrections Officer of the Year Vikas Vij, a corrections officer at Thumb Correctional Facility. Vij discusses his career and explains why his job is important.

This week Chris and Greg celebrate Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week with the 2021 Candice L. Dunn Agent of the Year Sherron Rimpson. Listen to Agent Rimpson discuss his career and what he enjoys most about being an agent with the MDOC.

After a two-year hiatus, the Field Days podcast returns for a new season! Special guest Director Heidi Washington joins Chris Gautz and Greg Straub for a discussion on what to expect from the MDOC this year. The Director discusses the difference staff across the department are making in this week's episode of Field Days Podcast.