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.
Sheriffs from across the state said DOC actions have been inconsistent, harmful to counties and costly to taxpayers
Former and current employees cite poor support, lack of training and 16-hour shifts as contributing factors to escalating safety issues
IDOC inspections in 2024 found that more than 40 facilities missed mandatory 30-minute checks and over a dozen failed to meet minimum staffing levels
The Salinas Valley State Prison lieutenant alleges his treatment reflects a broader ‘code of silence’ that punishes staff who report abuse within CDCR
The site would add to the capacity at the state’s first detention facility, built at an isolated airfield in the Florida Everglades and dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz”
The closure of California Rehabilitation Center will save the state $150 million annually while impacting nearly 1,200 employees
The error stemmed from a failure to follow established procedures for inmate verification, Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan said
Camp J, once plagued by staff resignations and faulty security, will reopen to house high-risk inmates amid overcrowding
Auditors say nine staff remained on paid leave up to 3.5 years beyond limits set by state regulations and contracts
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has implemented several policy changes, including better fingerprint ID verification and clearer classification protocols
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Blocking corrections officers from transporting immigrants to ICE detention centers is a “sanctuary” policy, Attorney General James Uthmeier said
Family members said the lack of parole — and the new parole guidelines — take away hope and create dangerous conditions inside an overcrowded prison system
Thousands of officer positions remain unfilled and the state prison agency has struggled to resume normal operations
At least 17 times over 90 days from March through May, teen-aged boys held at the Adair Regional Juvenile Detention Center requested voluntary protective custody
Officials say the “extraordinary step” is necessary because the county has failed to comply with a court order requiring sweeping reforms.
People who are incarcerated in the state’s prisons currently receive three free, 15-minute phone calls a week
From crisis response to staff morale, strong communication is no longer optional — it’s essential for operational success
Over the past three years, staff at the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office have been preparing to open a new pod of 25 cells — 15 for men and 10 for women
The new guidelines place greater weight on an inmate’s original crime and in-prison behavior when determining parole readiness
The court found that over-the-counter medication did not cause Robert McCauley’s positive methamphetamine test and upheld his termination under the state’s zero-tolerance drug policy
The incidents detailed in the lawsuit failed to possess the “similarity and specificity” required to establish a de facto policy of letting drugs into the jail
Invisible tracking and real-time alerts could prevent escapes and save lives inside correctional facilities
Clay County Sheriff’s Office officials said inmates have been seen intentionally clogging toilets with items like bedding and clothes
The county will consider restricting items allowed in Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall and Barry J. Nidorf and ending contracts after a tutor was caught with nearly 200 pills
Lateral hires at the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office will now receive 240 hours of leave, while new detention cooks can earn a $10,000 bonus under revised policies
A federal settlement requires the Sonoma County jail to accept materials from publishers unless there’s a clear security risk and give inmates a way to appeal rejections
Connecticut’s highest-paid CO logged 952 hours of overtime in two months, pushing his total pay above $258K in 2024
Real-world stories of inmate ingenuity highlight the importance of ongoing training to prevent manipulation and contraband smuggling
The Wake County sheriff fired three officers and promised to put body cameras on corrections staff rollout following the man’s suicide in jail custody
Prison food varies widely across countries, with models ranging from simple menus to inmate-led cooking programs that support rehabilitation and independence
Modified programming remains in place as CDCR investigates violence, drug use and contraband networks after searches uncovered 169 weapons and 310 cellphones
Repeated inspections expose dangerous, degrading conditions at Men’s Central Jail — with little progress toward closure
Lancaster County Prison inmates and correctional officers endured record heat, with both groups receiving additional support but reporting persistent discomfort
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