Florida DOC Secretary Ricky Dixon Announces Retirement
On May 28, Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) Secretary Ricky Dixon announced that he will retire on June 30 after 30 years of dedicated service to the state.
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Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections Announces Leadership Change
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections Director Annette Chambers-Smith has announced that she will be leaving the Department for a role in Gov. Mike DeWine’s office, where she will offer her expertise on ongoing criminal justice initiatives.
Evolving Spaces Symposium, Pt. II: Rethinking Facilities in Ohio and Virginia
Last week, Correctional News recapped the first two sessions of the Evolving Spaces: Creating Spaces that Work Symposium, presented Feb. 8 during the American Correctional Association’s 2026 Winter Conference in Long Beach, Calif.
ACA’s Evolving Spaces Forum Explores Transformations in Correctional Facilities
On Feb. 8, during the final day of the American Correctional Association’s 2026 Winter Conference in Long Beach, Calif., attendees gathered for the annual Evolving Spaces: Creating Spaces that Work Symposium.
ACA Appoints New Director of Correctional Health
Mariel A. Marlow, PhD, MPH, has joined the American Correctional Association (ACA) as its Director of Correctional Health.
Evolving Spaces Symposium Explores Low- and No-Cost Solutions in Corrections
The Evolving Spaces Symposium at the American Correctional Association’s 155th Congress of Corrections brought together correctional leaders and members of the architecture, engineering and construction community to share actionable strategies to improve correctional environments without breaking budgets.
Senate Judiciary Hears Urgent Plea on Drone Threats
Florida Department of Corrections Secretary and American Correctional Association President Ricky Dixon testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the escalating use of drones in prisons, urging Congress to expand legal counter-UAS protection.
Shaping the Future of Corrections: Insights from the 2025 ACA Winter Conference
The 2025 American Correctional Association (ACA) Winter Conference, held Jan. 10-14 in Orlando, Fla., brought together correctional professionals, policymakers and industry leaders to discuss the evolving landscape of corrections.
The Role of Drones and Counter-UAS Efforts to Combat Contraband
The rapid advancement of drone technology has introduced new challenges for correctional facilities, as criminal organizations increasingly exploit drones to smuggle contraband into prisons.
Andrew Barbee
Andrew Barbee, director of the Office of Strategic Initiatives and Modernization with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), received the 2024 Peter P. Lejins Research Award from the American Correctional Association at the 2025 Winter Conference in Orlando, Fla.