TORRINGTON – Seth Norris has been appointed warden of the Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution (WMCI) in Torrington by Wyoming Department of Corrections (WDOC) Director Daniel Shannon.
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TORRINGTON – Seth Norris has been appointed warden of the Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution (WMCI) in Torrington by Wyoming Department of Corrections (WDOC) Director Daniel Shannon.
According to a WDOC release, Warden will be replacing Michael Pacheco who was recently promoted. Norris took the role on Wednesday and will carry out his duties as warden going forward.
“I am excited to have Warden Norris, a true corrections professional, take the helm of WMCI and I know he will be an effective leader for the future of the WDOC,” Shannon said. “His strong security background will ensure WMCI remains safe for inmates, staff and the citizens of Wyoming.”
Norris began his career with WDOC as a correctional officer in 2006.
“During his employment, Warden Norris has also held positions as a correctional corporal, correctional sergeant, correctional lieutenant, correction major, associate warden and most recently as the deputy warden at the Wyoming State Penitentiary in Rawlins,” the release reads. “Throughout his time in WDOC, Warden Norris has been involved in special operations response teams, STG (security threat group) teams, facility investigations, and is a POST (peace officer standards and training commission) certified trainer. Warden Norris is set to complete his bachelor’s degree in December 2023 from Chadron State College. Warden Norris is also certified as an STG supervisor and manager through the American Correctional Association.
With the new appointment, Norris will oversee the operations of WMCI.
According to the WDOC website, WMCI serves as the main intake and assessment center for male inmates not sentenced to death. It also serves as the primary education and treatment center for inmates identified as requiring high levels of medical health, dental, life skills, cognitive/behavioral or sex offender treatment services.
“I would like to thank Director Shannon for trusting and affording me the opportunity to lead WMCI into the future,” Norris said. “I will continue to dedicate myself to the success of WMCI and the WDOC.”
