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Delaware Bureau of Prisons Chief departs

Delaware Public Media

The Delaware Department of Correction confirms that Bureau of Prisons Chief Steven Wesley is leaving the agency.

Wesley accepted a position Monday with the Department for Services for Children, Youth and Families. He will serve as a professional support administrator in the Division of Management Support Services.

An internal email from DOC Commissioner Perry Phelps obtained by the Associated Press notified staff. Deputy Bureau Chief Shane Troxler will serve as acting chief until a permanent replacement is found.

Wesley served less than two years as the Bureau of Prisons chief.

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