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Tier Talk Podcast: What can we learn from the deadly NC prison escape attempt?

The public needs to recognize the dangers of our profession

October 20, 2017 06:14 AM

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New study calls for better health care services, monitoring for inmates

The study says better monitoring and quality of health services can help fight recidivism, prevent wasteful spending, and improve overall public health and safety

October 19, 2017 05:34 PM

Man gets life term after decade awaiting murder trial

Kharon Davis spent 10 years in the Houston County Jail without bond as the case went through changes in defense teams, judges and prosecutors

October 19, 2017 04:29 PM

Ill. CO dies unexpectedly while on duty

CO Kevin Brewer, 37, passed away on Saturday

October 19, 2017 12:33 PM

Inmate pleads guilty to threatening to kill president

COs at a federal prison in central Florida say they intercepted a threatening letter from Richard Jeremy Ware when he tried to send it out this past March

October 19, 2017 11:17 AM

Fungus destroyed inmate’s brain while prison contractor did nothing, suit alleges

According to the lawsuit, 27-year-old Marques Davis pleaded for help as his symptoms worsened

October 18, 2017 12:01 PM

Indictment: Fugitive Ky. lawyer had help in his escape

A newly released indictment charges Curtis Lee Wyatt with aiding in Eric Conn’s escape, abetting Conn’s failure to appear and lying to the FBI

October 17, 2017 06:00 PM

Ark. inmate charged after assaulting CO and spitting on two others

As he was booked into county jail, Troy O’Guinn was photographed wearing a spit guard.

October 16, 2017 11:19 AM

Iowa CO injured in prison assault

Visits for inmates in one of the housing units at the Iowa State Penitentiary have been suspended

October 16, 2017 11:09 AM

Tier Talk Podcast: The growing threat of understaffed correctional facilities

With numbers dwindling, staff is left vulnerable

October 13, 2017 04:16 PM

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