IDOC Westville Correctional Facility

05/24/2026

📣 LA PORTE COUNTY: Let’s show up BIG on Wednesday! 📣

Wear BLUE this Wednesday, 5-27-2026, to stand with Deputy Jon Samuelson, his family, the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office, 911 dispatchers, first responders, and the entire Franciscan Health Michigan City team. 💙

Schools, businesses, organizations, and families across La Porte County are coming together to show support and solidarity. Post your blue, tag your friends, your school, your workplace, and use so we can flood social media with support from every corner of our community.

Strong communities do not stand by. They stand together. 💪

05/23/2026

After 35 years of dedicated service to Westville Correctional Facility, Bradley Burkett is retiring and closing an incredible chapter of commitment, leadership, and service. Bradley began his career as a Correctional Officer and through hard work, professionalism, and dedication, rose through the ranks to Lieutenant before transitioning into the Investigation and Intelligence Department. He ultimately served as Supervisor over Security Threat Group Investigations, where he played a vital role in maintaining the safety and security of the facility.

Over the course of his career, Bradley’s experience, knowledge, and leadership left a lasting impact on both staff and the facility as a whole. Thirty-five years of service is an extraordinary accomplishment and a testament to the dedication he brought to Westville every day.

Please join us in congratulating Bradley Burkett on his retirement and thanking him for his years of service and commitment. We wish him health, happiness, and many blessings in this next chapter. Enjoy your well-earned retirement, Bradley!

05/23/2026

After 32 years of dedicated State service at Westville Correctional Facility, we congratulate Geri Sloop on her retirement. Geri has faithfully served in the Business Office, working in the Offender Trust Department and providing years of commitment, professionalism, and support to both staff and facility operations. Her dedication and hard work over the years have made a lasting impact and she will truly be missed. We thank Geri for her many years of service and wish her a retirement filled with happiness, relaxation, and new adventures.

05/22/2026

Westville Correctional Facility stands with our law enforcement family during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Samuelson, his loved ones, and the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Department.

05/08/2026

Westville Correctional Facility proudly celebrated National Corrections Week by recognizing and appreciating the hard work and dedication of our staff.

Throughout the week, staff enjoyed donuts, an ice cream bar, walking tacos, a wellness fair, staff recall and recognition, and awards celebrating years of service and outstanding contributions.

Thank you to every employee who continues to serve with professionalism, commitment, and resilience each and every day. Your work does not go unnoticed, and we appreciate everything you do for Westville Correctional Facility and the Indiana Department of Correction.

05/03/2026

This week, we recognize the men and women who show up every day and do a job that most people will never fully understand.

Working in corrections isn’t easy. It takes patience, professionalism, and the ability to handle situations that are often unpredictable and stressful. It requires you to stay consistent, make tough decisions, and carry a level of responsibility that doesn’t stop when your shift ends.

Whether you work custody, case management, medical, food services, maintenance, or any other area—every role matters. It takes all of us working together to keep the facility running safely and effectively.

Corrections Week is a time to recognize the hard work, dedication, and commitment that each of you brings to this facility. It does not go unnoticed.

Thank you for what you do each day—for your professionalism, your resilience, and your commitment to the work.

Stay safe and take care of each other.

04/30/2026

Congratulations to Officer House on your retirement after 31 years of dedicated service with Westville Correctional Facility and the Department of Correction. Your commitment, professionalism, and years of service have not gone unnoticed.

Thank you for the time, effort, and consistency you’ve given to this facility and the people you’ve worked alongside. Wishing you all the best in this next chapter—you’ve earned it.

02/25/2026

Our deepest condolences to the Tennessee Department of Correction and the family and loved ones of Dustin Pedigo.

Correctional Officer Dustin Pedigo, 35, was killed in the line of duty at the Morgan County Correctional Complex.

End of Watch: February 24, 2026

02/24/2026

Westville Correctional Facility is excited to announce the promotion of Cristina Duncan to Deputy Warden of Re-Entry! 🎉

Cristina began her career with the Indiana Department of Correction in March 2007 as a Correctional Officer. Since then, she has steadily advanced through roles of increasing responsibility, including Sergeant in 2012, Administrative Assistant II in 2015, and Correctional Program Director II in 2019.
Most recently, as Correctional Program Director over the Compliance Division at Westville, she oversaw critical areas such as litigation, grievances, law library services, court operations, DHB, policy, and ACA accreditation.

In addition to her facility roles, Cristina serves as the Northern Region Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Team Leader and has been a valued member of the CISM team since December 2011.

She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Campbellsville University and is currently pursuing her Master’s Degree in Leadership and Management. Cristina is a proud graduate of the IDOC Leadership Academy (2016) and the Commissioner’s Executive Emerging Leaders (EEL) Program (2017).

Beyond Westville, she provides statewide leadership as President of the Indiana Criminal Justice Association (ICJA), championing professional development and system improvements across Indiana’s criminal justice community.

Congratulations, Deputy Warden Duncan! Your commitment, expertise, and passion for re-entry and rehabilitation inspire us all. We look forward to your continued impact in this new leadership role. 💙

02/13/2026

Lt. Deu, CRS Davis, and UTM Philip Sonnenberg joined E.D. Riley and Liz Donnelly doing a Leading from Within Leadership walk at Westville. Thank you for joining us and we appreciate the hard work you all do.