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Retired IDOC deputy warden appears before committee for Pardons and Parole seat
Summary
Amy Anderson, nominated to the Commission of Pardons and Parole, described her 30-year corrections career and said she weighs crime history, programming, behavior, and parole plans on a case-by-case basis; she told the committee she is a "big picture" thinker who values security to enable programming.
The committee considered the gubernatorial appointment of Amy Anderson of Kamiah to the Commission of Pardons and Parole. Anderson told members she retired in May 2024 after 30 years with the Idaho Department of Corrections, described roles ranging from corrections officer to deputy warden of security, and emphasized the importance of programming in preparing residents for return to the community.
Anderson said her decisions in hearings are based on factors including an individual's crime history, progress in programming, behavior and work habits, accountability, and the quality of a parole plan. She described herself as a "big picture" thinker who understands the role of security in ensuring residents can access programming successfully. The minutes record her testimony but do not record a committee vote on this agenda item.
