Recent Corrections News

• Some unions push back on vaccine mandate for NY workers

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  NYSCOPBA President Michael Powers called the move "disheartening"

• Florida inmates on suicide watch could be observed by other inmates

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  “I think this is just another sign of the department doing everything they can to maximize the people," a lawmaker said

• 2 inmates sentenced for roles in NY prison riot

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  At least five COs were sent to the hospital after the 2019 incident

• NC detention officer off ventilator 11 days after inmate assault

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  Sheldon Kaminsky has yet to fully regain consciousness, but he is showing improvements

• NYC judge bashes Brooklyn jail for failing to fix inmate’s broken toilet

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  “I don’t care if the defendant is Jack the Ripper,” said Federal Judge William Kuntz. “We treat people under our care with respect and decency"

• Calif. COs union on board with COVID vaccine rules for state workers

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  State workers must show proof of vaccination or submit to regular testing and continue wearing masks

• Report: Attitudes of Wis. juvenile inmates worsening, staff feels ‘defeated’

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  Staff say they lack the punitive tools to manage the youths' behavior; DOC says they need to “take ownership” and build rapport with the inmates

• As New Mexico regains control of some private prisons, questions remain

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  Some lawmakers argue that closing the private prisons altogether would be a better option

• Prosecutor: No charges in SC jail death due to poor training

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  Solicitor Scarlett Wilson said she could not prove that deputies intended to kill Jamal Sutherland

• How digital intelligence tools can stop crime from the inside out

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  Corrections officers need a mix of technology, trained personnel and data sharing to dismantle criminal networks and activities within their facilities

• The future has arrived for correctional officer communications

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  Bringing the “connected officer” concept to life requires strategic thinking and thoughtful planning

• Can you hear what they’re saying?

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  How paying attention to all staff messaging will help you lead a corrections team

• Ala. shift commander convicted for failing to intervene in inmate abuse case

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  The officer now faces up to 10 years in prison

• More Calif. COs to wear body cameras through new oversight measures

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  The state budget includes $90.6 million in funds aimed at installing fixed security and body-worn cameras at five facilities

• 3 prisoners escape from Mo. jail after attacking detention officer; police search ongoing

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  They should be considered armed and dangerous, the sheriff's office says

• Alabama offering $5 incentive for inmates to get shots

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  Less than half of ADOC's more than 24,000 inmates have been vaccinated

• Calif. sheriff's office sees improvements with new mental health program for inmates

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  Suicide attempts at the jail have been cut in half since the program was implemented

• New grant-funded program at Tenn. jail expected to lower recidivism rate

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  A grant of $50,000 to train inmates will train inmates for work

• Ga. public safety officials see immediate impact from salary increases

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  After weeks during which multiple detention deputies left their positions, none have turned in notices this week, the sheriff's office said

• 3 Pa. inmates charged with falsely accusing CO of threatening sex assault

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  The inmates agreed to lodge the complaints after the officer was "a bit cantankerous," an informant said

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