Branchville Custody Officer Named
Indiana Dept. of Correction Rookie of the Year

Branchville, Ind. - Branchville Correctional Facility (BCF) and Warden Kathy Alvey congratulate Custody Officer David McNeely on his Rookie of the Year nomination and win.  

McNeely, who began is career in corrections on January 7, 2019, was honored  with the Rookie of the Year Award at the Commissioners Awards held in November at Clifty Falls State Park.  

McNeely, was eligible for Rookie of the Year award, having been employed by the IDOC for one year or less.  In the short year he has been at Branchville, he has demonstrated outstanding performance and commitment as a custody officer.  He displays a positive attitude when on the job.  Is innovative and considered a role model for other employees.  Officer McNeely is well respected by his superiors and fellow officers. 

Warden Kathy Alvey stated, “Officer McNeely was chosen out of all the new officers in the State of Indiana. We are very blessed to have him as a part of our BCF team."  Warden Alvey went on to say,  "Officer McNeely has already contributed to keeping contraband out of the facility. McNeely is a member of the Branchville K-9 Emergency Response Team. He puts 100% each day he is here.”  

McNeely was nominated by all the Captains at Branchville Correctional Facility.  

Pictured: Commissioner Carter, Ofc. D. McNeely and Deputy Commissioner Bassinger

Pictured: Ofc. D. McNeely, and Warden Kathy Alvey

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