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The Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office received K-9 Mary from a program called Puppies Behind Bars, a program that trains inmates to raise puppies that are sent to law enforcement agencies, first responders and wounded veterans
“It makes zero sense for them to add 1,000 new inmates and cut the pay of the staff members by 25%,” the union said
One union called the potential action a “slap in the face for the heroes who put their lives on the line every day”
His original 7-year prison term in 1994 was extended with additional sentences totaling 90 years for assaulting correctional officers, including throwing bodily fluids
The man claims officers allowed him to be assaulted by other inmates while being held in the Woodbury County Jail
Lawsuit contends the former warden was “grossly negligent” for not providing a safe work environment, sufficient staffing, or adequate safety protocols
12 to 14 new cells will be used to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other infections, or for any other medical reason requiring an inmate to be isolated
Iowa Department of Corrections officers located Pieper Lewis in Des Moines and took her into custody
A warrant was issued for Pieper Lewis’ arrest and the probation report asked for her deferred judgment to be revoked and have her original sentence imposed
The corrections worker is alleged to have shared information in violation of the department’s informational technology, confidentiality and ethics policies
The recidivism rate dropped 1.7 percentage points from the previous state calendar year
On March 23, 2021, a correctional officer and nurse were murdered by two inmates at the Anamosa State Penitentiary
Corrections workers “need to be safe so they can do their jobs,” said Sara McFarland
The program is for domestic violence, sexual assault and forcible felony offenders awaiting trial
Michelle Valenti now faces a total of four felony charges and one misdemeanor
“What we’re looking to do is create an incentive for jail employees due to the fact we’ve lost so many in such a short period of time.”
CO McFarland and Nurse Schulte sounded the alarm during the attack, helping to keep others safe, officials said
Judge Robert Pratt dismissed the suit because the inmates did not file amended complaints as requested last month
Inmates claim a new law banning explicit material in prisons violates their constitutional rights
Supervisors chose to contract with MEND because they believed the company’s expanded services were worth the additional cost
Nine employees have resigned or been fired as the result of a widening investigation into security breaches at a maximum-security Iowa prison
The class, called ‘Victim Impact,’ connected offenders with victims of violent crimes to show the fallout of their actions on others
A maximum security inmate fled the facility by using a variety of items he stored inside the facility in preparation for his escape
More charges possible in smuggling, drug investigation
Ethan Darrow pleaded guilty Monday to a felony charge of possession of a firearm by an unlawful drug user
Three correctional facilities housing high risk and special needs inmates now have new leadership
The officer blocked the boombox with his hand, suffering a minor injury
An officer has been hospitalized after being kicked and punched by an inmate at the Fort Dodge prison
Many are living in motels, and motel owners aren’t required to notify renters about their presence