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Playing By the Rules
A prison drug rehabilitation program made the big difference for William Gallup. "It was very intense, but something finally clicked…
The Next Step
Mentoring and Employment The challenges for men and women coming out of prison are numerous and widespread. Many are…
Recognizing Excellence Once Again
President's Update It is important that we recognize excellence in our organization. Each year we have a process of nominating and honoring…
When the Walls Come Down
"Building trust takes time, but that's what we're here to do." Sgt. Matt Elzinga was speaking of the Community Policing…
Strictly Speaking
When facing a judge during his sentencing, Wayne Howard asked to be sent to KPEP. "I knew that going to…
New Face on the KPEP Board
KPEP Board member Brian Uridge retired from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety in August after serving the Department for…
Providing Essential Services Every Day
A letter from the Federal Government/Bureau of Prisons (BOP) arrived on October 1, telling me that the government was shutting down except…