2016 in Review

With 2016 coming to a close, take a look back at some of the year's most impactful moments in corrections with features from our expert columnists and multimedia lists of the year's top moments.

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Honoring 2016's fallen heroes in corrections
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As 2016 comes to a close, let's take a look back and give respect and gratitude to the correctional officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice this year
Top 10 strangest corrections stories of 2016
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There's nothing quite like life in corrections
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Case study: Va. sheriff's office quest for a faster, more reliable CAD system
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The Buckingham County Sheriff's Office initially faced a challenge when their existing CAD system became outdated and no longer in service
5 times inmates helped COs in 2016
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There are times when inmates not only respect corrections staff members, but come to their aid
How are new policy reforms changing America's correctional facilities?
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Some policies have been carefully and deliberately constructed, while others are lacking the same thoughtful craftsmanship
Didn't quite make it: Top 7 inmate escape fails of 2016
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When you're trying to escape, you’ll do anything possible to make it happen
Top 5 strangest contraband smuggling stories of 2016
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"You found it where?"
Tier Talk Podcast: Top trends in corrections in 2016
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Anthony Gangi and co-host Nicholas Kane sit down with Matthew Gallup and Randy Sutton to discuss the moments that defined law enforcement in 2016
How corrections officers can avoid being sued by an inmate
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Each year, we read about corrections officers getting fired and prosecuted for violating the basic rights of inmates, and 2016 was no different