Correctional Management
Correctional Management encompasses the strategies, policies, and practices of running correctional facilities effectively and safely. This section offers articles that delve into various aspects of Correctional Management, including leadership, staff training, inmate rehabilitation, and security measures. Effective management is crucial for maintaining order, ensuring safety, and fostering a rehabilitative environment within correctional institutions. Explore related topics on corrections policies for additional insights into the challenges of managing complex correctional systems.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul’s budget amendment would allow closures with just 90 days’ notice
New York has declared a “prison-wide state of emergency,” lifting HALT Act restrictions and offering COs who continue to report for work 2.5 times overtime pay to stabilize facilities
Yellow-zoning was enacted when the jail staff was so low that one officer had to supervise two pods at the same time
“I think this is just another sign of the department doing everything they can to maximize the people,” a lawmaker said
“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”
Some lawmakers argue that closing the private prisons altogether would be a better option
Corrections officers need a mix of technology, trained personnel and data sharing to dismantle criminal networks and activities within their facilities
Bringing the “connected officer” concept to life requires strategic thinking and thoughtful planning
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The city’s newly appointed prisons commissioner says he is taking the allegations seriously and is ready to act
The current prisons are past their useful lifespans and are unsafe for prisoners and staff, says ADOC Commissioner Jeff Dunn
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“It’s the inmates, as you can clearly see, who are running things here,” said the COs union director
Among the complaints were allegations of non-competitive pay, benefits and low quality equipment for employees
The inspection report further verifies the inability of the jail trust to safely and appropriately operate the facility, said the D.A.
An emergency resolution is quickly moving through Racine County government that would drastically increase pay for essential staff
Officials are considering suspending COVID-19 protocols to clear space for new arrivals
The videos reveal a range of security issues that are putting officers at risk
After assaulting officers, four inmates tried to argue that their administrative punishments could not be combined with criminal prosecution
Prisons are so understaffed, said an anonymous CO, that inmates have been recruited to help monitor other prisoners on suicide watch
Jail staff was praised for its ability to hire and retain staffing levels, among other achievements
On Monday, temperatures reached 117 degrees in Salem, where two facilities without air conditioning are located
“The Department of Prisons is at a tipping point,” said City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart at a news conference Tuesday
“We need to make sure that the things we’ve learned after a lot of real human suffering are not in vain,” said an infectious disease expert
The settlement request comes more than three years after the deadliest prison riot in the U.S. in 25 years
An ongoing COVID-19 outbreak at the facility has infected more than 200 inmates and 19 COs, two of whom remain hospitalized
The bureau looks to be shaking up its senior ranks following growing criticism of chronic mismanagement
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