OCO Monitoring Visits
The OCO routinely inspects all Washington State prisons and reentry centers to assess and report on facility conditions and treatment of people who are incarcerated.
How Monitoring Works
Monitoring is critical for ensuring the safety of all people inside. It is a proactive process meant to provide early identification of concerns about conditions and ill-treatment. All facilities are inspected, not just those with known problems. Monitoring visits are also an important way we stay connected with the incarcerated population.
July 28, 2026
Washington Corrections Center - Shelton, WA
OCO Staff: Zak Kinneman
OCO Action: The OCO attended the scheduled meeting of the Concerned Lifers Organization and distributed and collected completed surveys from those in attendance.
July 23, 2026
Stafford Creek Corrections Center - Aberdeen, WA
OCO Staff: Zak Kinneman
OCO Action: The OCO interviewed an individual and spoke with them at length regarding an important issue.
July 23, 2026
Cedar Creek Corrections Center - Littlerock, WA
OCO Staff: Zak Kinneman
OCO Action: The OCO met with the Interim Superintendent and visited the CTAP program.
July 22, 2026
Washington Corrections Center - Shelton, WA
OCO Staff: Zak Kinneman
OCO Action: OCO conducted a monitoring visit in response to numerous calls from residents about flooding. OCO staff inspected and spoke with residents and DOC staff regarding an incident that happened the week before the visit.
July 20, 2026
Helen B. Ratcliff Reentry Center - Seattle, WA
OCO Staff: Madison and Finn
OCO Action: OCO staff made an unannounced visit to the Helen B. Ratcliff Reentry Center on Monday evening and spoke with residents regarding several concerns that were made to the OCO.
July 17, 2026
Stafford Creek Corrections Center - Aberdeen, WA
OCO Staff: Madison and Jacob
OCO Action: OCO staff met with facility leadership, conducted cell front visits with individuals in the IMU, and spoke with individuals in the minimum and medium units.
July 17, 2026
Coyote Ridge Corrections Center - Connell, WA
OCO Staff: Heather and Zak
OCO Actions: OCO staff attended the Hispanic cultural event, and visited with the incarcerated and DOC staff.
July 17, 2026
Washington State Penitentiary - Walla Walla, WA
OCO Staff: Heather and Zak
OCO Action: OCO staff met with DOC Leadership then made their way to the CTAP program where OCO staff saw the updated classrooms and machinery.
July 17, 2026
Washington State Penitentiary - Walla Walla, WA
OCO Staff: Heather and Zak
OCO Action: The OCO visited the close custody units G, E, and F, as well as Williams unit in medium custody. The OCO also spoke with custody staff regarding several concerns that were raised during the visit.
July 15, 2026
Stafford Creek Corrections Center - Aberdeen, WA
OCO Staff: Heather and Zak
OCO Action: OCO staff attended the Bite of Stafford, tried several different cultural dishes, and spoke with DOC staff and residents. The OCO also stopped by the property to have a follow up conversation related to the last visit with the OCO.