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.
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).
Texas Names New Department of Criminal Justice Executive Director
The Texas Board of Criminal Justice has appointed Bobby Lumpkin as the new Executive Director of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, effective Sept. 1.
Trio of Georgia DOC Staffers Recognized
Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) Commissioner Tyrone Oliver announced in May the recognition of three GDC staff members by the American Correctional Association and Bureau of Justice Assistance for their exemplary contributions to the field of Corrections.
Deadline Looming on ACA Executive Directorship Applications
The American Correctional Association (ACA) located in Alexandria, is seeking an Executive Director who serves as the chief operating officer and secretary for the association.
Nine Florida Correctional Venues Earn ACA Reaccreditation
The American Correctional Association (ACA) reaccredited nine Florida Department of Corrections’ (FDC) correctional institutions at the recent American Correctional Association Commission on Standards and Accreditation panel hearings.