Escapes
Escapes are one of the most critical challenges faced by correctional facilities. This directory provides articles and resources on escape prevention, response strategies, and analysis of past incidents. Understanding the causes and methods of escapes is essential for improving security measures and reducing the risk of such events. Explore our section on Correctional Facility Security for insights into strengthening facility security.
The inmate said he “would not have attempted to escape if the towers had been operational,” a report says
Five new details of the couple’s 11-day escape revealed on new episode of “Catch Us If You Can”
The never-before-seen letters from the inmate to the CO, as well as dash cam and body cam footage, will be featured in the show
An inmate who fled Dade Correctional Friday remained on the lam on Saturday night
Ronald McCoy, a 39-year-old who is serving life, has a lengthy record of robberies and assaults, frequently involving deadly weapons
Charlie Davis, 36, worked as a correctional officer at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice’s Clements Unit in Amarillo
An escaped inmate was recaptured after he made a 911 call asking for help after he was chased by wild coyotes
T.J. Lane was already serving a life sentence when he and two other inmates escaped
Authorities have recaptured Rodriguez Purnell around 6 p.m. in Baltimore
Two inmates smashed a hole in a window and climbed down 20 stories using a contraband rope in 2012
Inmate claims coercion by cellmate who appeared to have ties with corrupt guards
Took advantage of officers who were confused by her similar-sounding name and released her to a bail bondsman looking for another inmate
Cedar Park police have charged Murl Lamb with aggravated assault of a public servant, taking a weapon from an officer and escape
He has been an inmate at the jail several times in the past
45-year-old Anthony (Tony) Bowling escaped while being moved from a jail transport van to a secure area of the facility
“He’s not hiding, that’s for sure,” sheriff’s spokesman Mark Techmeyer said
Travis Sandlin may be connected with two vehicles reported stolen since his escape
Was on a crew working the grounds of the prison when he began running and ignored two COs’ warning shots and calls to stop
The Ohio Department of Corrections will begin testing ‘blimp drones’ after Warren County prisons this week
Increasing how many times they count the inmates and will conduct counts after any outdoor recreation activities
The escape occurred at the rear of the faciity when the inmate was returning from the commissary
Sandusky County jail has not adjusted any of its policies or regulations in light of the recent escapes
Jason Adams walked away from an inmate work detail last Monday -- for the second time
Officer who captured 19-year-old Lindsey Bruce received stitches for minor injuries
Convicted school shooter T.J. Lane was transferred to the state’s most secure prison: the Ohio State Penitentiary.
Severe staffing shortages, lack of supervision and exhaustion among staff likely contributed to the escape
The school shooter who briefly escaped from an Ohio prison last week had a pitchfork when he was captured
Inmate Demetri Little slipped under a garage door and ran
Both inmates are believed to be associated with the gang commonly known as the East Side Folk
Intense manhunt for two inmates who escaped the Oakwood prison began seconds after they scaled the first security fence, setting off an alarm
Union president claims officials were warned by COs that the escape was planned the day before, but only action taken was putting inmate in seg
Another who walked away from a job site may have been found as well
Further details on the escape or how the men were captured were not released
