Corrections News
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BREAKING NEWS
The lawsuit stemmed from the botched transfer of infected inmates in May 2020 from a Southern California prison to San Quentin, which at the time had no infections
The moves are part of the state’s attempts to comply with Prop 66, which aims to speed up executions and mandate work and restitution for death row inmates
About 250 filed officers were reassigned in March to understaffed juvenile halls in a successful effort to prevent the closure of the county’s two largest facilities
Shelby County Jail inmates set objects on fire and tied a bed sheet to the main door of the jail to keep corrections deputies from gaining entry
The event, which had more than two dozen speakers sharing inspirational stories, was the first of its kind in a Virginia prison
The report details how non-detonable training aids help K-9s learn specific odors of different types of explosives while eliminating the risks of using traditional, live explosives
These social media posts show how various agencies are commemorating the week and honoring the dedication of men and women working in corrections
“The department firmly condemns any staff member, including peace officers, who violate their oath and betray the public’s trust,” CDCR Secretary Jeff Macomber said
Secretary Jeffrey Macomber called the class “a stride toward fulfilling the ’30×30' pledge to increase the proportion of women in correctional cadet roles to 30 percent by 2030”
The IDOC recommendation comes a little more than a month after the governor unveiled a plan to rebuild Stateville and Logan correctional centers
Over the last 10 years, the Buchanan County Inmate Trash Clean-up crews have found more than litter — in the first year, they found a body and $1 million worth of marijuana
A former Fulton County Jail inmate, who reports being stabbed 13 times, claims the county and the sheriff’s office are responsible for the jail’s dangerous conditions
A BOP spokesperson categorized the closure of FCI Dublin as “temporary,” stating that no employees will lose their jobs as a result of the closure
The search uncovered narcotics, including cocaine, K2 and marijuana in vacuum-sealed bags, dozens of fentanyl-soaked papers, cigarettes, tobacco and ceramic blades
In a concise one-hour course, participants will learn three essential steps to control bleeding
“He was the best man I will ever know. And I hope to be just like him,” Theo James Elliott wrote about his father, N.C. Department of Adult Correction Investigator William “Alden” Elliott
Following a fire report at the Men’s Central Jail, officials seized batteries from high-security inmates’ radios in isolation, a move deemed “retaliatory” by commissioners
PRODUCT NEWS
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Transforming corrections: The role of data-driven strategies and the human element in rehabilitation
Exploring how technology and personalized coaching methods can revamp corrections systems, reduce recidivism, and improve safety for correctional officers and inmates alike
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