Congress Passes Safer Skies Act to Combat Drone Threats
On Dec. 17, the U.S. Congress officially approved the inclusion of the Safer Skies Act in the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
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Land Annexation Clears Path to Construction for Stearns County Justice Center
The St. Cloud City Council unanimously approved the annexation of land Monday night, allowing construction of a new 270-bed Stearns County Justice Center to move forward within city limits.
Arizona, Michigan DOCs Announce New Mail Procedures
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) and the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) recently announced new procedures for handling and distributing mail to incarcerated individuals at their facilities.
Ohio Grants $24 Million for Jail Construction, Renovation Projects
Late last month, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Director Annette Chambers-Smith announced that the state will award more than $24 million in grants to support construction and renovation projects at three jails across the state.
Securitas Technology Acquisitions Expand Company’s Services in Florida
This week, security, health and safety technologies provider Securitas Technology announced the acquisition of electronic security companies Sonitrol Ft. Lauderdale and Level 5 Security Group
Ribbon Cut at New Greene County, Ohio Justice Center
On Nov. 19, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Greene County officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the recently completed Greene County Gene Fischer Justice Center just outside the city of Xenia.
NCCHC Bestows Correctional Health Care Awards at 2025 Conference
Earlier this month, the National Commission on Correctional Health Care presented awards to leading programs, individuals and facilities in the correctional health care space during the opening reception of the Commission’s annual conference.
Illinois DOC Names Construction Management Team for Facility Rebuild Initiative
Late last week, the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) and the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB) announced that the joint venture of Vanir Construction Management Inc., and Milhouse Engineering & Construction Inc., will serve as the Construction Manager and Owner’s Advisor for the RISE IDOC initiative to rebuild the Department’s Stateville and Logan correctional centers.
Council Members Scrap Plans for Jail, Justice Center
Plans for a new $224 million jail and justice center in Monroe County, Ind., are now on hold after county councilors rejected a measure to purchase land to build the new facility.
Wisconsin Awarded $15 Million for Corrections Projects
On Oct. 28, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced that the Wisconsin State Building Commission approved approximately $743 million for statewide construction projects — including $15 million Gov. Evers had requested to begin work across several Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) facilities.