Field Days
Field Days is hosted by Chris Gautz, the department's spokesperson, and Greg Straub, administrative assistant to the FOA deputy director, as well as on occasion by Noah Nagy, Warden at Parnall Correctional Facility, who, along with Greg, started the podcast and were Golden Post Award nominees as hosts. You can find episodes of Field Days on your Apple device using the iTunes podcast app by searching for “Field Days.” Field Days is also available on the department website www.michigan.gov/corrections. Please, take the time to subscribe and review this podcast to help others find the show!
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2020 Candice Dunn Agent Of The Year Ahmed Bazzi
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On the first of two very special end of year episodes of the Field Days podcast, Chris and Greg are looking back on one of the highlights of 2020; Candice Dunn Parole/Probation Agent of the year, Ahmed Bazzi. Agent Bazzi, an Oakland County probation agent, began his career with the MDOC in 2013 as a Corrections Officer and currently works with the Adult Treatment Court.He has served as a mentor to newer staff and has embraced new methods of supervision, such as Motivational Interviewing. He has made a lasting positive impact on those on his caseload, earning their respect and the respect of his partners in the courts and law enforcement. He has also focused on helping remove barriers to employment for those under his supervision and more than 80 percent of those on his caseload are employed.