Prison Security

The Bureau of Prisons said the weapon had been concealed inside the prison

The weapon misfired and the female visitor was uninjured

Stanley Security is assembling a mock-up of the replacement system offsite for eventual transfer to the prison, which allows for smoother transition

Long hours, dangerous conditions and remote, rural locations have meant fewer officers and a system plagued with increased killings and violence

Matthew Tidman remains on life support and investigators are pursuing criminal charges

Corrections Commissioner Victoria Kuhn said the moves were part of "lifting the veil of secrecy that has hung over this department, and Edna, for far too long"

If you aren't paying attention to your security keys, you're putting your safety and the safety of others at risk

One COs union is skeptical of the cameras, saying the money could be better spent on hiring more officers

"Blind spots, lost footage, and technical failures are unacceptable in federal prisons," said Sen. Jon Ossoff

Technology acts as a force multiplier to help investigators keep tabs on arrivals and expose potential conflicts

The thwarting of inmate plans for escape, drug trafficking, gang activity or assaults does not occur by chance

The advantages of body-worn cameras in law enforcement and corrections are well-documented, but the disadvantages can be an unwelcome surprise. Learn why this agency sought a new vendor after only three years.

Extraction and analytics technologies are helping corrections facilities access contraband cellphone data to stop crimes inside and outside prison walls