Coronavirus (COVID-19)

In December 2019, the CDC began monitoring an infectious disease outbreak caused by a new coronavirus strain first identified in Wuhan, China. On February 11, 2020, the World Health Organization announced an official name for the disease: COVID-19, which was officially named a pandemic on March 11, 2020.

The first case in the United States was announced on January 21, 2020, in the state of Washington. The first fatality in the United States was announced on February 28, 2020. Find COVID-19 breaking news, what corrections officers and staff need to know about the novel coronavirus, and tips for public safety leaders in how to prepare for and educate the public on the coronavirus here on Corrections1.

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Can public safety employers mandate COVID vaccination?

Employment lawyer Scott Moore Esq., addresses frequently asked questions

Research: How COVID-19 impacted community supervision

Data show COVID-related changes increased supervisees’ positive views on interactions, officers
How prison ministries adapted during COVID-19

During the pandemic, Jehovah’s Witnesses continued their ministry inside prisons without sending in ministers
In-person visits to Ind. prisons to resume in phases starting this week

Officials will announce dates as plans are finalized

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Wash. CO dies from COVID-19
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WADOC is proceeding on the presumption that Gabriel Forrest's death was work-related
Inmates at 2 Ore. prisons now allowed visitors after 15-month pandemic pause
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Four more are poised to open for in-person visitation soon
With COVID under control, judge dismisses suit aimed at cutting Calif. county inmate population
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Orange county avoided releasing as many as 1,800 "dangerous criminal offenders," the sheriff said
Calif. COs to get $5K bonus, raises in deal with Newsom administration
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It also gives officers eight hours of leave per month for one year
Ohio Republicans pitch $1K bonus for first responders
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The bonuses would be funded through relief dollars included in the American Rescue Plan that was signed into law in March
Ore. CO under investigation for 'misusing vaccination cards'
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Investigators have executed a search warrant at the corrections deputy's home
Lt. Gov.: Unvaccinated Hawaii COs should be prohibited from working on front lines
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"Some of our public safety folks have been reluctant to get vaccinated, and that is not something I'm proud of," said Lt. Gov. Josh Green
COVID-19: Corrections deaths
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Tracking the coronavirus-related deaths of U.S. corrections officers and personnel
Second Denver sheriff's deputy dies from COVID-19 in less than 2 weeks
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Deputy Daniel "Duke" Trujillo worked in intake at the city's Downtown Detention Center
Coronavirus outbreak at NM prison spreads to staff
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16 COs and more than 100 inmates tested positive last week
Calif. judge probes San Quentin's COVID-19 debacle
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"As the outbreak expanded, we experienced a severe staffing shortage," said the acting warden at an evidentiary hearing Wednesday
Calif. prison workers can win gift cards, $1,000 lottery prize if they get COVID shot
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In addition to the individual awards, there will be two group awards for adult institutions
The state of corrections post-pandemic
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The measurement of work productivity, facility violence and inmate recidivism will tell the tale as time goes on
The hidden impact of COVID-19 on correctional staff
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Fears have been weighing heavily on staff for more than a year now, undermining their health and well-being, and most likely affecting their job performance
Half of Hawaii's CO recruits test positive for COVID
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Thirty-six of the 40 recruits opted not to get the COVID-19 vaccine
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