(Salt Lake City, UT) The Utah Department of Corrections has appointed Alex Garcia as the new Adult Probation and Parole director. He will be replacing Dan Blanchard, who officials say will be taking on a new position working on special projects. He had served as director since 2015. Garcia has 20 years of law
A blistering audit said staffing shortages at the new Utah State Prison are so severe that it has impacted the ability to maintain safety and security within the facility.
Deputy Director Dan Blanchard will be taking on a new position working on special projects while Alex Garcia will assume his position as deputy director of Adult Probation and Parole.