Corrections

Correctional officer Harry Bestolarides is a soft-spoken visiting officer but after work, he is the lead singer of the alternative-metal band Sedit

While the method has never been used, some argue that it will be more humane than the state’s current three-drug lethal injection cocktail

Alex Toro pleaded not guilty to a four-count indictment alleging he’s been moonlighting as a drug dealer

John Basco's death is the 14th this year at the jail, which has faced criticism over inmate deaths, escapes and other incidents

While nitrogen hypoxia has been authorized by Alabama and two other states for executions, it has never been used by a state

The G.L.O.V.E. has contact points on all five fingers that deliver an electrical charge when you touch a specific area of the body

Correctional officers and other treatment and support staff put themselves in harm’s way to advance a mission of protecting the public, staff and inmates

Using force inside a prison or jail is different than applying it in the field; here's what you need to know to keep yourself and your job safe

Failure to understand the first five of these use-of-force facts could cost you your job — failure to understand the sixth could cost you your life

I am recently coming off a hitch on overnights, and I had two sage supervisors and some great leaders on my shift that provided me with a wealth of information

Leaders tend to worry about the reaction of inmates during the holidays, often forgetting correctional officers are also vulnerable during the holiday season

A large part of our survival on the job is dependent upon the success of our personal relationships

What would you change if you were in charge at your correctional facility?

Do you have the will to survive if your life is in imminent danger?

What do inmates look for in a correctional staff member?