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La. prison under new management

Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office took over management of the jail on Monday

July 02, 2013 04:00 AM

Inmate stabs corrections officer in neck during escape attempt

Officers were able to subdue the inmate before he was able to injure anybody else

July 02, 2013 03:54 AM

Caring for aging inmates is a growing expense

Elderly prisoners cost more because almost all expenses related to their health care must be borne by state tax dollars

July 02, 2013 03:56 AM

‘LOL, JK': Texas teen faces 8 years in prison for making ‘terroristic threat’ online

Made a sarcastic comment online about shooting up a school

July 01, 2013 04:19 AM

Police: Inmate hit, bit 3 correctional officers

Inmate had reportedly suffered seizure, but attacked officers when they entered cell

July 01, 2013 04:02 AM

Prison pizza: Sheriff Arpaio rewards inmates who helped female CO under attack

Rachel Harris had part of right ear bitten off during scuffle with inmate, before other inmates ran assist

June 28, 2013 04:25 AM

Inmate wounds 6 correctional officers with plastic cup

At least one of the officers was seriously injured by the inmate

June 28, 2013 04:14 AM

Judge, law enforcement still have mixed feelings on sentencing overhaul

Since House Bill 463 became law, Kentucky’s prison population has decreased by 10 percent

June 28, 2013 04:16 AM

Ind. probation officers receive training

Thinking for a Change is an integrated, cognitive behavioral change program for offenders that includes cognitive restructuring, social skills development and development of problem-solving skills

June 27, 2013 04:40 AM

NY jail workers to face charges in inmate beating

DA Robert T. Johnson said that the suspects would be arraigned in State Supreme Court, but provided few other details

June 27, 2013 04:39 AM