Danilo Cavalcante scaled a wall in a prison exercise yard and fled into the woods; during his 14-day escape, he traveled at night, stealing supplies from nearby homes
A notice states Los Angeles County failed to address long-standing staffing shortages, requiring Los Padrinos to be emptied by Dec. 12
The Idaho Department of Correction retrofitted its execution chamber at the maximum security prison south of Boise to retain lethal injection as its preferred method
‘It’s OK to be both strong and vulnerable': Calif. CO brings mental health awareness to boxing match
Ironwood State Prison CO Daniel Torres said he aims to use his participation in the “Battle of the Badges” boxing match to “break down the barriers surrounding mental health”
The decision seeks to provide Lancaster County corrections officers additional rest to compensate them for working in hot, uncomfortable conditions
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App-based technologies can help improve facility operations and safety to the benefit of both staff and inmates
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Preventing fraud while ensuring access
AI’s strategic role in streamlining processes and optimizing resources
Addressing the hidden dangers of cardiovascular disease
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Panelists review the training required for officers to manage custody transitions, as well as highlight strategies to improve safety during this process
Products designed to detect contraband in correctional facilities
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Best practices for a successful grant application
Detecting and identifying drugs entering correctional facilities
View this webinar to learn real-life insights on how to maintain, protect, reduce and detect contraband
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