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MIAMI-DADE CORRECTIONS
AND REHABILITATION
DEPARTMENT
Miami, Florida
The Miami­Dade Corrections and
Rehabilitation Department (MDCR)
celebrated National Correctional
Officers and Employees Week by
treating employees to complimen­
tary meals and festivities in honor
of their hard work and dedication.
“Throughout these unprec­
edented times, MDCR staff worked
together to implement safety mea­
sures, ‘new normal’ protocols, staff/
inmate testing and vaccinations,
and video visitation while continu­
ing to effectively manage the inmate
population. Each of them is an
important member of the MDCR
family and an important factor in
our success. Thank you for your
dedication to MDCR, public service,
and keeping our Miami­Dade com­
munity safe,” Director Daniel Junior
said to all MDCR employees.
The Community Affairs Unit free meal and were showered with
coordinated several weeklong appreciation from their leadership.
events, including spirit week, That’s over 3,000 employees! MDCR
raffles, a dunk tank, DJs, a carnival, is a great place to work, and the
numerous photo booths, and an smiles on our employees’ faces says
appreciation luncheon that served it all,” said Dominique Moody of
as a grand finale. the Community Affairs Unit.
“The employees at the MDCR MDCR could not have done this
are hardworking, diligent and top­ without volunteers, community
notch. To spearhead an effort this partners, and sponsors.
big was an honor. It was important MDCR extends a huge thank
to our director, our command staff, you to the men and women across
and the Community Affairs Unit the nation who chose this profes­
that our employees be recognized sion and carry out their duties with
for their great work. Employees enthusiasm and professionalism.
on all three shifts were provided a
—Juan Diasgranados,
Public Affairs Manager

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