The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation proposes a wage increase, potentially doubling the hourly pay range.
Category: Jail News
Echo Glen Detention Center, Teens with Violent Criminal Histories Prompt Security Questions
Echo Glen detention center faces scrutiny after the escape of teens with violent criminal pasts, prompting questions about safety measures.
Former Federal Prison Lieutenant Michael Anderson Receives Three-Year Sentence for Inmate Death
Michael Anderson, an ex-prison lieutenant, was handed a three-year sentence in the wake of an avoidable inmate fatality.
Louisiana Task Force Explores Inclusive Prison Education
Louisiana’s task force explores prison education reforms, focusing on enhanced options for the incarcerated, including those on death row.
Dogged Determination, Advocates Mobilize to Salvage Gwinnett County Jail Program
The Gwinnett County Jail Dogs program, a 13-year initiative connecting inmates with rescue dogs, is at risk of suspension.
Pike County Detention Center Teams Up with Goodwill to Tackle Recidivism
Pike County Detention Center collaborates with Goodwill Industries of Kentucky to combat recidivism using a $123,923 grant.
East Baton Rouge District Attorneys Office Seek Adult Jail Transfer for Teen Escapee David Atkins
Baton Rouge prosecutors filed a motion to move David Atkins, the teen who escaped juvenile detention twice, to an adult prison.
Derek Chauvin in Stable Condition After FCI Tucson Stabbing Incident
Derek Chauvin, convicted in George Floyd’s murder, is expected to survive after a stabbing incident at FCI Tucson.
Inmate Dies at Santa Rosa County Jail
An unidentified prisoner in a Santa Rosa County jail died in a use-of-force incident, according to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office.
ACLU Lawsuit Prompts Virginia Department of Corrections to Grant Early Releases
ACLU’s legal action prompts the Virginia Department of Corrections to award enhanced credits, enabling earlier releases from prison.