The State of South Dakota has selected CGL Companies of Sacramento, CA, to conduct a comprehensive review of the operations of the entire state Department of Corrections– which will include the Women’s Prison in Pierre.
The review will focus on safety and security, organizational climate, policy content and compliance. These areas include the agency organizational structure, staffing, equipment protocols, ancillary operations in education and prison industry and training procedures.
CGL has conducted system-wide assessments of a dozen state prison systems. They have worked with more than 900 counties and municipalities, all 50 states, and 20 countries to provide system planning, operational reviews, program evaluations, facility design and maintenance solutions.
The estimated cost of the review is $166,410. CGL staff will commence initial project activity and data gathering as early as late this month (Aug.), with on-site reviews beginning in September. The review is expected to require four months from commencement to completion.
Additionally, Director of Pheasantland Industries Stefany Bawek has been terminated; two other DOC employees have been relieved of their duties; three other DOC employees have been reassigned to other roles following additional review by the Bureau of Human Resources; and Corrections Sec. Mike Leidholt remains on administrative leave.
Governor Kristi Noem had previously instructed Interim DOC Secretary Tim Reisch, BHR Commissioner Darin Seeley and Department of Social Services Secretary Laurie Gill to commission an independent third party to review the prison system and offer additional recommendations.
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