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.
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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.
FCC Revises Provisions in Incarcerated People’s Communications Services Order
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Oct. 28, the Federal Communications Commission announced that it will set new interim rate caps for Incarcerated People’s Communications Services (IPCS) that allow for the full…
Groundbreaking Women’s Reentry Facility Opens at Arizona Prison
Last week, the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR), in partnership with Dress for Success Arizona, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the HOPE for Success Center at the Arizona State Prison Complex – Perryville.
Chicago Beyond Prepares for Second Annual National Convening
Later this month, national philanthropic organization Chicago Beyond will host its second annual National Convening, a two-day gathering aimed at improving safety for people within U.S. jails and prisons.
Oklahoma DOC Deploys Drones to Decrease Contraband
Earlier this month, the Oklahoma Department of Corrections initiated a pilot program using drone technology to provide continuous aerial coverage and enhance security at its Red Rock Correctional Center in Lawton.
Adnak Contracting Services Acquires Detention Equipment Service Inc.
Last month, detention equipment contractor Adnak Contracting Services LLC announced the acquisition of Detention Equipment Service Inc.