Connecticut Department of Correction

Connecticut Department of Correction
MottoP.R.I.D.E.
Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dignity, Excellence
Agency overview
Formed1968
Preceding agency
  • State Jail Administration
EmployeesApprox. 7,000
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionConnecticut, USA
Map of Connecticut Department of Correction's jurisdiction
Size5,543 square miles (14,360 km2)
Population3,501,252 (2008 est.)[1]
General nature
Operational structure
HeadquartersWethersfield, Connecticut
Agency executive
  • Angel Quiros, Commissioner
Facilities
Facilities18
Website
Connecticut DOC Website

The Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) is the government agency responsible for corrections in the U.S. state of Connecticut. The agency operates 18 correctional facilities. It has its headquarters in Wethersfield.[2]

  1. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for the United States, Regions, States, and Puerto Rico: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2008". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2009-03-22. Retrieved 2009-01-29.
  2. ^ "Contact Us." Connecticut Department of Correction. Retrieved on December 7, 2009. "Public Information Office 24 Wolcott Hill Road Wethersfield, CT 06109"