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Penalized for being poor: The nation’s flawed bail system

Excessive bail is a major issue for low-level, non-violent, non-serious misdemeanor defendants who pose little threat to public safety

July 31, 2018 05:27 PM

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American Military University

Flood of Conn. correctional officer applicants shows flaws in system

One hotly debated issue is whether service as a veteran of the armed forces should count for more than it does under the current selection standards

April 02, 2015 12:23 PM

Corrections News

On-Demand Webinar: The growing threat of ransomware attacks on public safety agencies

Preventing ransomware attacks is possible; our expert panelists offer several best practices your agency can follow to help reduce risk and mitigate potential issues

June 24, 2021 04:40 PM

How a convicted rapist escaped the Anchorage jail and roamed the city for three hours

Managed to scale a concrete wall in a recreation yard attached to his housing unit and pry open a vulnerable patch of fencing

March 29, 2015 11:39 AM

Ariz. killer charged in slaying of correctional officer

Jesse Con-ui was indicted four months to the day after CO Eric Williams was brutally murdered

June 26, 2013 04:12 AM

Philadelphia probation and parole officer was a fugitive

Records show that Dennis Powell has been jailed on a warrant for multiple counts of theft and forgery

November 12, 2010 11:06 AM

Tenn. sheriff’s revenue dwindling; federal inmates down

Preliminary estimates for this year’s revenue show the office short of its $3 million budget by about $400,000

June 25, 2012 04:54 AM

Staff Misconduct

Idaho DOC officer resigns after leaking security footage of Bryan Kohberger

Investigators found the corrections officer’s actions were improper but not criminal under state or federal law

October 09, 2025 05:29 PM

Re-Entry and Recidivism

How legislation can help ex-prisoners find employment

Legislation like the Clean Slate bill keeps ex-prisoners out of the correctional system, minimizing costly recidivism rates and enhancing public safety

July 03, 2018 02:53 PM

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American Military University

Contraband

N.M. inmates now receive only photocopied mail

Inmates also no longer receive packages, magazines, personal checks or cash

March 15, 2022 10:53 AM