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Department of Corrections

Creating a safer Montana through accountability, rehabilitation & empowerment

Goals

Agency Goals and Objectives

State Strategic Plan Goal Reference: This most closely aligns with the digitization theme and the Enable Strategic Solutions Objective of the State IT Strategic plan.

Objectives

  • Implement the newly procured Offender management system called Compass. This is a vendor provided COTS offender management system used nationally in several Department of Corrections. This will be a multi-year project.
    State Strategic Plan Objective Reference: This most closely aligns with the digitization theme and the Enable Strategic Solutions Objective of the State IT Strategic plan.
  • Replace the roque legacy Microsoft Access database warehousing systems at Montana State prison. We will be asking for funding for this.
    State Strategic Plan Objective Reference: This most closely aligns with the digitization theme and the Enable Strategic Solutions Objective of the State IT Strategic plan.

State Strategic Plan Goal Reference: This most closely aligns with the digitization theme and the Enable Strategic Solutions Objective of the State IT Strategic plan.

Objectives

  • Continue expansion of data warehousing via Snowflake for data sharing among interested parties in the enterprise. Additionally, participate in Justice sharing as required from SB11 with Board of Crime Control operating as the aggregate.
    State Strategic Plan Objective Reference: This most closely aligns with the digitization theme and the Enable Strategic Solutions Objective of the State IT Strategic plan.
  • Participate in the SB11 Criminal Justice Data Sharing as needed for implementation
    State Strategic Plan Objective Reference: This most closely aligns with the digitization theme and the Enable Strategic Solutions Objective of the State IT Strategic plan.

State Strategic Plan Goal Reference: This most closely aligns with the digitization theme and the Enable Strategic Solutions Objective of the State IT Strategic plan.

Objectives

  • To enhance staff safety and accountability, the Department will be asking to procure body worn cameras for custody and Probation and Parole staff for interactions with offenders. The system utilizes cloud based archival. We will be seeking funding for this.
    State Strategic Plan Objective Reference: This most closely aligns with the digitization theme and the Enable Strategic Solutions Objective of the State IT Strategic plan.

State Strategic Plan Goal Reference: This most closely aligns with the digitization theme and the Enable Strategic Solutions Objective of the State IT Strategic plan.

Objectives

  • Expand education entities to deliver content via vendor provided tablets and SOAR offender use computers.
    State Strategic Plan Objective Reference: This most closely aligns with the digitization theme and the Enable Strategic Solutions Objective of the State IT Strategic plan.

Information Technology Resources and Capabilities

Number of FTE: 21

Bureau evaluates, maintains and supports Correctional systems to include but not limited to door control systems, Offender management systems, tazer and body worn camera systems, IP camera safety surveillance systems, offender education networks, offender industries programming, data quality and security programs for the Department.

Projects

Division Department wide
Project / Program Purpose and Objectives Implementation of Compass (Offender Management System) which was funded via HB10 in the 2023 session. This was to replace a legacy in-house built offender management system with a COTS, cloud-based offender management system.
State Strategic Plan Goal/Objective Reference This was in alignment with the State IT strategic plan of 2022. Specifically, Goal #4.
Estimated Start 9/11/2023 Estimated Delivery 4/30/2027
Estimated Cost 17750000 Comment This was the total approp for the HB10 request in the 2023 session.
HB 10 Request Yes Funding Sources HB10: 17750000 - Comment: This was the total approp for the HB10 request in the 2023 session.
Annual Costs Upon Completion 1701000.00 Comment This will go up over time as customary maintenance increases over time.
Status of the project as of March 31, even numbered years. Indicate % completed and status of funds expended. 0%. RFP was awarded to Mi-Case for the offender management system. Working through contract and ITPR approvals now.

Division Public Safety Division
Project / Program Purpose and Objectives To enhance staff safety and accountability, the Department will be asking to procure body worn cameras and tazers for custody and Probation and Parole staff for interactions with offenders. The system utilizes cloud based archival. This is currently in pilot.
State Strategic Plan Goal/Objective Reference This most closely aligns with the digitization theme and the Enable Strategic Solutions Objective of the State IT Strategic plan.
Estimated Start 7/1/2025 Estimated Delivery 12/29/2025
Estimated Cost 1611000 Comment
HB 10 Request Yes Funding Sources General Fund: 1611000 - Comment:
Annual Costs Upon Completion 1611000 Comment
Status of the project as of March 31, even numbered years. Indicate % completed and status of funds expended. Dependent on getting funding next session.

Division Public Safety Division
Project / Program Purpose and Objectives This is an inmate tracking system (likely RFID), to be installed at our secure facilities that is able to track inmate and staff locations. This can provide alerts when inmates are in unauthorized locations or near other inmates that they are not allowed to be near. This would also provide location information for staff and volunteers throughout each secure campus.
State Strategic Plan Goal/Objective Reference This most closely aligns with the digitization theme and the Enable Strategic Solutions Objective of the State IT Strategic plan.
Estimated Start 7/2/2025 Estimated Delivery
Estimated Cost 683000 Comment
HB 10 Request Yes Funding Sources General Fund: 683000 - Comment:
Annual Costs Upon Completion 615600 Comment
Status of the project as of March 31, even numbered years. Indicate % completed and status of funds expended. Dependent on funding next session.

Division Public Safety Division
Project / Program Purpose and Objectives The Department is looking to purchase operations/resource planning software to assist with processes such as Billing, Estimating, Inventory Management, Warehouse Management, and Production Management. This software would serve Montana Correctional Enterprises, as well as the Department's secure facilities.
State Strategic Plan Goal/Objective Reference This most closely aligns with the digitization theme and the Enable Strategic Solutions Objective of the State IT Strategic plan.
Estimated Start 7/2/2025 Estimated Delivery
Estimated Cost 1500000 Comment
HB 10 Request Yes Funding Sources General Fund: 1500000 - Comment:
Annual Costs Upon Completion 300000 Comment
Status of the project as of March 31, even numbered years. Indicate % completed and status of funds expended. Dependent on funding next session.

Division
Project / Program Purpose and Objectives Multiple critical incident reviews completed by the Department revealed shortfalls in camera coverage. This request would increase and improve camera coverage at Department facilities. This request would cover additional cameras for current blind spots in the Department's secure facilities, add fiber connectivity to support additional camera coverage, and install network cameras at all Probation & Parole offices. This is to improve safety and security. Ensure that all camera coverage utilizes consistent technology, and can be accessed from off-site if necessary.
State Strategic Plan Goal/Objective Reference This most closely aligns with the digitization theme and the Enable Strategic Solutions Objective of the State IT Strategic plan.
Estimated Start 7/2/2025 Estimated Delivery
Estimated Cost 1100000 Comment
HB 10 Request Yes Funding Sources General Fund: 1100000 - Comment:
Annual Costs Upon Completion Comment
Status of the project as of March 31, even numbered years. Indicate % completed and status of funds expended. Dependent on funding next session.

Division Public Safety Division
Project / Program Purpose and Objectives Provide body scanners at all secure facilities (Montana State Prison, Pine Hills Correctional Facility, and Montana Women's Prison). These body scanners will prevent contraband introduction while providing a greater level of privacy for staff. This is to prevent the introduction of contraband into secure facilities, which helps keep staff and offenders safe, while also protecting the privacy of staff and visitors.
State Strategic Plan Goal/Objective Reference This most closely aligns with the digitization theme and the Enable Strategic Solutions Objective of the State IT Strategic plan.
Estimated Start 7/2/2025 Estimated Delivery 6/30/2026
Estimated Cost 800000 Comment
HB 10 Request Yes Funding Sources General Fund: 800000 - Comment:
Annual Costs Upon Completion Comment
Status of the project as of March 31, even numbered years. Indicate % completed and status of funds expended. This is dependent on funding next session.

Summary of Hardware

I have reviewed all of my agency's systems in Assurance CM and certify that it is accurate: Yes

Total Number of Appliances
Total Number of Physical Servers
Total Number of Virtualized Servers
Total Usable Storage Space GB
Device Type Quantity Estimated Replacement Value Comments
Laptop 603 920178.00
Desktop 392 382,592
Printers 125 250000.00
Mobile Devices/Cell Phones 368 110400.00
IP Surveillance Cameras 1310 1048000.00
Radios 850 1750000
Drone 1 5000

Agency Contact Information

Agency Director / Administrator
Brian Gootkin
4064444913
Brian.Gootkin@mt.gov
5 S Last Chance Gulch
IT Contact (CIO / IT Manager)
Jon Straughn
4064441706
jstraughn@mt.gov
5 S Last Chance Gulch
Information Security Manager
Erin Stroop
4064390053
estroop@mt.gov
5 S Last Chance Gulch