Corrections Policies

Until the county gets a bigger jail the sheriff is trying small changes, like serving fresh fruit more often and expanding board game privileges, to keep the peace

According to the report, “in addition to any potential human failures, staffing shortages and pressures, policy deficiencies and ambiguities, and historical internal practices were chief contributing factors"

All off-site medical transports will require two Marion County deputies and murder suspects will wear red clothing to indicate their potential danger

Broome County Sheriff says the agreement establishes “clear LGBTI Guidelines, which were previously nonexistent”

Prior to the changes, anyone wearing head coverings, regardless of what it was, had to remove the head coverings when being booked at the jail

Treat departing employees with the respect and dignity that matches their service and you will maintain their loyalty, even as they depart

Ensuring safe and secure entry for newly incarcerated people at a correctional facility requires careful consideration of all aspects involved

A simple policy shop for police has grown into a comprehensive suite of operational and wellness solutions for first responders

Inmates said they were "mocked and ignored" when they told their supervisors of what would later be determined as second-degree burns and blisters

From crafting policy to conducting a robust tech evaluation, here are some keys to success

BWC footage benefits – improved evidence, training, transparency, safety and reduced liability – far outweigh the costs

PREA regulations and resulting policies are extensive and can involve a lot of work. So, why should we go through all this trouble?

The final version didn't place any restrictions on how long a prisoner can remain in solitary

Court declares surgeon to be a “state actor” subject to federal civil rights law and rejects qualified immunity for her and two prison officials

In a letter, Gov. Kay Ivey said "it is time to resume our duty of carrying out lawful death sentences"