The Wyoming Department of Corrections (WDOC) is a government agency responsible for the management and oversight of the state’s correctional facilities. Established in 1877, WDOC is headquartered in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and operates under the supervision of the Wyoming Board of Parole. The department’s primary responsibility is to ensure that public safety is maintained by confining sentenced offenders in a secure and humane manner. WDOC manages four correctional facilities, including the Wyoming State Penitentiary, Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp, Wyoming Women’s Center, and the Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution. The department also oversees several community programs aimed at reducing recidivism and promoting successful reentry into society upon release from prison. These programs include probation and parole services, substance abuse treatment, and educational and vocational training opportunities. WDOC employs over 900 staff members, including correctional officers, administrative staff, and support personnel. The department is committed to maintaining a safe and respectful workplace environment for its employees and inmates. WDOC operates under the guiding principles of safety, respect, accountability, integrity, and excellence. The department’s mission is to “promote public safety by providing adequate care and supervision of offenders in a humane and constitutional manner while supporting their successful reentry into society.”