Heidi Collier
Department of Correction commissioner Terra Taylor announced that Heidi Collier has been appointed as the new statewide director of Delaware Probation and Parole.
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Operation Skyhawk Takes Aim at Drones
For decades, correctional system leaders have diligently worked to prevent the introduction of contraband into prisons across the nation. However, as technology advances, the threats we face have expanded our view from the ground to the skies. The intrusion of drones into our airspace represents an increasingly significant risk to correctional facilities and the surrounding communities.
HDR and Cromwell to Design Arkansas’ New State Prison
Despite repeated legislative setbacks, Arkansas is moving forward with planning for a new state prison in Franklin County. On Monday evening, the Arkansas Board of Corrections voted to select Omaha, Neb.-based HDR and Little Rock-based Cromwell Architects Engineers as the design team for the 3,000-bed facility.
Secure Clear Detention Mattress
The Secure Clear detention mattress from MTJ American delivers safety, sanitation and durability for use in correctional facilities.
Jeff Zmuda
Kansas Department of Corrections secretary Jeff Zmuda has been appointed Midwest regional representative for the Correctional Leaders Association (CLA), joining its executive committee.
Vance McMillan
JE Dunn, the eighth-largest domestic general building contractor in the United States, recently promoted Vance McMillan to senior vice president.
I-CON’s New ENVISAGE® Pro Software
Our most advanced system to date, ENVISAGE® Pro, provides complete control over inmates’ water usage with superior pressure and temperature monitoring.
Heavy-Duty Alarm Tag
Actall’s 60001 ATLAS Heavy-Duty Tag offers cutting-edge alarm security through efficient frequency signaling and location tracking.
Jay Upchurch
Bob Barker Company—the nation’s largest provider of corrections and detention supplies to federal, state and local government agencies—has added Jay Upchurch, executive vice president and chief information officer at SAS, to its board of directors.
Arkansas Prison Bill Fails Again, State to Select Contractor and Architect
Despite the Arkansas State Senate’s repeated rejection of a $750 million prison funding bill, the state is moving forward with team selection for a new 3,000-bed correctional facility in Franklin County. Architectural and preconstruction planning are underway.