Prison Security

Pa. approves $825,000 prison security system upgrade

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

Staffing shortages, violence plague Okla. prisons

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

Case study: Va. sheriff's office quest for a faster, more reliable CAD system

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The Buckingham County Sheriff's Office initially faced a challenge when their existing CAD system became outdated and no longer in service

GoFundMe for CO on life support reaches over $100K after inmate attack

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

Florida bans visitors from wearing "#visitsmatter" T-shirts

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An email from FDC’s assistant deputy secretary of institutions alerted employees that the messages are “a potential threat to security”

More cameras, 'special victims unit' coming to N.J. prisons

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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"

Security key control awareness in corrections

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

Prison systems adding body-worn cameras to security plans

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

Broken US prison security cameras targeted in senators' bill

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

Reducing prison risks through AI-based threat intelligence

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

Why you need security threat group intelligence in your correctional facility

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

Gov.'s budget recs released for Fla. Dept. of Corrections

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Retention incentives, the 8.5-hour shift program and staffing to support statutory changes are included

Choosing a BWC provider is no small task – so why did this sheriff’s office make a switch?

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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.

Stopping criminal activity in prisons with digital intelligence technology

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