Recent Corrections News

• NY COs union files lawsuit against state to overturn limits on solitary confinement

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  “The predators that lurk in our prison system basically now have a free pass to prey on whoever they want," said Union President Michael Powers

• ACLU files suit as COVID outbreak hits Baltimore jail

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  As of April 30, 24 inmates and eight staff members at the Baltimore City Booking and Intake Center have confirmed cases

• In rush to close jail, a rash of problems linger for St. Louis leaders

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  The mayor has argued that closing the facility will result in better conditions for inmates; COs, advocates aren't so sure

• Video: Calif. inmate assaults custody assistant in possible hate crime

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  The assistant was treated at a local hospital for injuries to her face and head

• Mont. county gets $700K grant for jail diversion, criminal justice reform

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  Among other things, the grant will help fund several positions within Missoula’s criminal justice system, including a licensed social worker and two staff members to provide pretrial defendants with support and referrals

• COVID-19 infection rate in Mich. prisons far above national average

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  An analysis of data compiled by the Times revealed infection rates in Michigan prisons as high as 88%

• Mo. jail seeks federal COVID funds to address staffing shortage, pay gap

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  The starting pay for COs under the proposal would increase from $36,847 to $40,997

• Judge: NJ jail needs outside monitor after inmates sound alarm about COVID conditions

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  Cumberland County has agreed to enter into a consent decree that will appoint a special master to oversee the jail

• Kan. CO who died in line of duty to get headstone 94 years after death

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  Deputy Benjamin Franklin Hill was killed during an attempted jailbreak on Aug. 16, 1927

• 'You can't do this stuff': Kan. sheriff discusses CO arrest for sexual relations with inmate

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  Sedgwick County Sheriff Jeff Easter spoke candidly with the press on Wednesday about the most recent arrest among members of his staff

• COVID-19: Corrections deaths

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  Tracking the coronavirus-related deaths of U.S. corrections officers and personnel

• 2 NJ COs injured in melee with ICE detainees

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  The detainees were institutionally charged with rioting, refusing orders, and possession of unauthorized items

• US settles lawsuit with 15 women alleging sexual abuse at Fla. prison

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  Six of the eight accused COs admitted to having sexual contact with inmates, but none were prosecuted

• Calif. moves to hire more inspectors for troubled county jails

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  Oversight board officials have also asked for legal authority to conduct surprise inspections

• Va. committee recommends closing regional jail following inmate deaths

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  Officials say the deaths recorded there over the past two years could happen at any large correctional center

• Wis. COs save inmate attempting suicide

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  The deputies provided immediate medical attention before the inmate was transported to a local hospital

• Nearly half of Wis. inmates have gotten at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine dose

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  About a third of those inmates received their dose within the last week

• Legislation to expand first responder disability, death benefits reintroduced in Congress

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  The Protecting America's First Responders Act of 2021 would expand eligibility for benefits and address delays in processing claims

• Report: Former Fla. CO at fault after inmate escapes from hospital

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  The deputy "made no attempt to pursue or track down the inmate who was under her direct supervision," according to an IA report

• Media sues to access records after NC deputies, nurse charged in inmate's death

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  The suit seeks the entirety of an internal police investigation and the SBI report into John Neville's 2019 death

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