Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) has profoundly impacted correctional facilities, requiring significant adaptations to protect the health of inmates, staff, and visitors. This section offers articles that examine the response to the COVID-19 pandemic within correctional systems, including containment strategies, vaccination efforts, and the long-term implications for prison health care. Understanding the effects of COVID-19 on correctional operations is essential for professionals navigating this ongoing public health challenge. For related information, explore resources on Correctional Healthcare.
“There is no sugarcoating the current situation in our prison facilities,” said union President Michael Powers
Sheriff Clarence Birkhead attributed the increase to new people entering the jail who have not been vaccinated
Gov. Phil Murphy criticized those who refuse to get the vaccine as “selfish,” likening it to drunk driving
Walterio Rodriguez, 67, was an 11-year TDCJ veteran assigned to the Segovia Unit
Dr. Matthew Willis said he wrote the letter not only on behalf of incarcerated people, but for the safety of the correctional staff and their families
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Jefferson County CO Dudley Champ, 58, was in the hospital for several weeks
The distribution was fueled by a partnership between the REFORM Alliance, the National Sheriffs’ Association and the Correctional Leaders Association
Sgt. Gilbert “Bobby” Polanco, 55, died after a weeks-long battle with COVID-19
Florida Department of Corrections spokeswoman Michelle Glady said “release dates have not been affected by the ongoing health emergency”
The union is not demanding monetary damages, but instead is asking the state to make sure that proper protocols are created and enforced
Sgt. Seeyengkee Ly, 38, is the eighth state prison employee to die from the novel coronavirus
A total of 517 out of 1,066 inmates housed at the Arizona State Prison Complex Tucson Whetstone Unit tested positive
Sergeant Richard Holley, 62, had been hospitalized since July 20
Joseph Foster, 40, was remembered as a devoted husband, father and proud U.S. Army veteran
Court rulings, new state laws and policies on imprisonment, and changes in voters’ attitudes have all contributed to the reduction
Robert “Wayne” Rogers, 65, was remembered as a 30-year veteran officer who served with honor throughout his career
Jairo Bravo, 48, started working as a new CO in January at the Turner G. Knight jail
Dan Oaks was a 15-year veteran of the Yakima County Department of Corrections
Nearly one-third of public safety personnel do not get a department-issued face mask, plus other key findings from nearly 4,000 survey responses
Attorneys want all inmates and staff tested, medically vulnerable inmates released, staff to wear PPE and people exposed to COVID-19 quarantined
Sgt. Rosa Thomas worked at the Louisiana State Penitentiary for nearly 13 years
With no plans to release youth offenders early, prison officials said they have been taking steps to limit the spread of COVID-19
Richard Rose, 74, had been with the Topeka Correctional Facility for more than 17 years
Eric Johnson, 37, served with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for more than 18 years
Mike Marin, 48, was a correctional officer at the Central California Women’s Facility for 22 years
The number of COs who have tested positive for COVID-19 also went up from 1,318 on Friday to 1,417 Monday
Officer IV Ruben Martinez, 48, was admitted to the hospital on June 19 after developing complications
The prison must rank inmates by their health risks and identify candidates for early release
Johnny Avila Jr., 62, was sentenced to death in 1996 for two counts of first-degree murder
Under the ruling, the state must come up with a plan to vacate at least 100 beds in each prison across California in the next month
Between March and June, more than 100,000 people were released from state and federal prisons
A constant influx of PPE is needed considering how quickly staff and inmates go through and reuse equipment
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