Colorado Correctional Industries Prison Trained Dog Program

What Colorado Correctional Industries Prison Trained Dog Program does

Colorado Correctional Industries (CCI) is a division of the Colorado Department of Corrections operating 16 distinct businesses across 8 state prisons, providing vocational training and employment to incarcerated adults while manufacturing physical products for government agencies and retail consumers. The organization frames its existence around the statistic that nearly 99% of incarcerated individuals will re-enter society, positioning prison employment as a leading indicator of post-incarceration success. CCI's product portfolio spans leather goods (saddles, chaps, belts, horse tack, pet products, correctional officer gear), American and Colorado flags, signs and promotional items, printed materials (business cards, forms, brochures), metal products (bear-resistant dumpsters and containers), and Redemption Roasters coffee. The Prison Trained K9 Companion Program operates as a distinct sub-brand, offering adoptions at $650 and 4-week board-and-train services at $1,800.

Production is distributed across facilities: leather goods and signs in Canon City, flags sewn in Limon, the print shop at Denver Women's Correctional Facility, and metal fabrication in Canon City. Manufacturing capabilities include leather tooling, laser engraving, sublimation printing, embroidery, and welding. The Metal Products division has operated for over 30 years and holds a patent on a front-end-load Quick Release Lid System certified by the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee.

CCI generates revenue through three channels: direct-to-consumer e-commerce via Shopify at coloradoci.com, direct government agency orders (DOC, Judicial, Parks and Wildlife, plus federal/state customers for metal products), and K9 program service fees. Pricing spans $5 license plate ornaments to $4,300 saddles, with most items made-to-order and 6–10 week lead times for custom work. Coffee and most signs are restricted to Colorado shipping; flags and leather goods ship nationally. In 2022, CCI closed its office furniture business after a 75% revenue decline tied to the post-2020 shift to remote state-agency work, and stated it has refocused on "creating sustainable, scalable employment opportunities" for the incarcerated population.

Name

Colorado Correctional Industries Prison Trained Dog Program

Legal name

Colorado Correctional Industries

Website

https://coloradoci.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Colorado Correctional Industries (CCI) is a division of the Colorado Department of Corrections operating 16 manufacturing businesses across 8 state prisons, employing incarcerated adults to produce leather goods, flags, signs, printed materials, metal products, and coffee sold to government agencies and consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Correctional Industries Manufacturing

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291)

akta.pro primary industry

K9 Care, Kenneling & Veterinary Support Services (BPAKAKAM)

Keywords

• Correctional manufacturing services
• Prison vocational training
• Handcrafted leather goods
• Custom metal fabrication
• Government uniform supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. E-commerce Product Sales: CCI sells physical products directly to consumers and government agencies through their Shopify-powered online store. Products include leather goods (belts, saddles, chaps, horse tack, pet products), flags, signs and promotional items, printed materials (business cards, forms), metal products (dumpsters), and Redemption Roasters coffee. Revenue is generated through one-time product purchases with some made-to-order customization.
2. K9 Companion Adoption and Training: Prison Trained K9 Companion Program offers dog adoptions ($650) and board-in-training services ($1,800 for 4 weeks) for dogs trained by incarcerated individuals.
3. Custom/Government Orders: CCI fulfills custom orders for government agencies including state seals, flags, business cards, and signage. State seals are only available to state agencies for official use.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CCI operates 16 manufacturing and service businesses across 8 Colorado prisons, employing incarcerated adults to produce hand-crafted leather goods (saddles, belts, chaps, horse tack), American and Colorado flags, signs and promotional items, printed materials, metal products including bear-resistant dumpsters, and Redemption Roasters coffee. The Prison Trained K9 Companion Program (PTKCP) trains dogs to become adoptable companion animals and offers board-in-training services.

Product overview

Colorado Correctional Industries (CCI) is a division of the Colorado Department of Corrections operating 16 businesses across 8 Colorado prisons. CCI offers physical products manufactured by incarcerated adults including leather goods (saddles, horse tack, chaps, bags, belts, pet products, correctional officer gear), flags, signs and promotional items, print services, and metal products. The Prison Trained K9 Companion Program (PTKCP) offers dog adoption services and board-and-train programs where incarcerated individuals train dogs to become companion animals for reentry into communities.

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Functional benefit

Brands

• Redemption Roasters: Coffee roasting program operated at Denver Women's Correctional Facility, providing job training in coffee roasting and sales for incarcerated individuals.

Products and services

• Prison Trained K9 Companion Adoption Adoption of companion dogs trained by incarcerated individuals through the Prison Trained K9 Companion Program; adoption fee of $650 includes professional training services. Available to individuals and families seeking trained companion dogs.
• PTKCP Board-in Training (4 weeks) Four-week board-and-train program where dog owners can have their dogs professionally trained by incarcerated trainers at $1,800 for 4 weeks; available to dog owners seeking professional obedience training.
• Hand-crafted Leather Goods Artisan leather products hand-crafted in Canon City using American-sourced leather, including saddles ($2,800-$4,300), gun belts ($250-$400), chaps ($385-$700), horse tack, leather bags, pet products, correctional officer gear, and custom leather belts ($47-$79). Made-to-order with 10-day production lead time.
• Flags and Bunting American flags ($25-$45), Colorado flags ($36-$45), DOC flags, agency/city/county/school flags, and custom flags and banners sewn in Limon, Colorado. Available in nylon or bunting materials for indoor/outdoor use.
• Signs and Promotional Items Custom signs, promotional products, and related signage manufactured in Canon City for state agencies and consumers; currently ships within Colorado only.
• Print Shop Services Printing services operated at Denver Women's Correctional Facility including business cards, forms, brochures, books (printing and binding), carbonless forms, desk and wall calendars, and desktop publishing/design work for government agencies and consumers.
• CCI Metal Products Metal dumpsters, containers, and camp site lockers manufactured for over 30 years, ranging from 32-gallon containers to 40-yard roll-offs. Specializes in Bear Resistant products certified by the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee, including the patented Quick Release Lid System. Supplies federal/state government and commercial/residential customers throughout the United States.
• Redemption Roasters Coffee Roasted coffee products (beans $1.85-$8.50 per unit, sampler flight $15) operated at Denver Women's Correctional Facility as a job training program in coffee roasting and sales. Currently ships within Colorado only.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 99% of incarcerated adults will re-enter society, and working in CCI jobs with income are leading indicators for post-incarceration success.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ColoradoCorrectionalIndustries
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/colorado-correctional-industries-prison-trained-dog-program

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Profiles2 records

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