“Contraband cellphones have no place in correctional facilities,” she said. Tewalt attends press conference in Washington, D.C. It’s illegal in the United States to use technology to block ...

Idaho Department of Correction Director Josh Tewalt has led the state’s second-largest agency for more than six years after a stretch in other administrative roles with the state agency.

Josh Tewalt has led the IDOC since December 2018. Officials said Tewalt decided to remain director through most of the legislative session after taking a role to assist correctional systems "solve ...

Josh Tewalt, director of the Idaho Department of Correction, is leaving the post after more than six years as part of more than 13 years with the state agency.

Derrick, who has served as IDOC deputy director since 2019, will succeed longtime director Josh Tewalt as he departs for a role in the private sector. Derrick has been instrumental in the department's ...

Josh Tewalt, director of the Idaho Department of Correction, is leaving the post after more than six years as part of more than 13 years with the state agency. Kyle Green Associated Press Idaho ...

Tewalt has been IDOC director since December of 2018 and helped lead the agency through unprecedented challenges. During his tenure, Tewalt oversaw significant investments in department staff who ...