ACA Names New Office of Correctional Health Director
The American Correctional Association (ACA) has appointed Jack R. “Randy” Sauls as Director of its Office of Correctional Health, effective Dec. 1, 2026.
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Bryan Collier Appointed to Texas Juvenile Justice Board
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Bryan Collier, former Executive Director of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), to the Texas Juvenile Justice Board.
The Moss Group Announces Leadership Changes
Criminal justice and public safety consulting company The Moss Group (TMG) has announced that founder Anadora Moss has stepped into the role of Chief Executive Officer, where she will continue to guide TMG’s mission, strategic direction and impact across the field.
South Carolina Honors Nation’s Longest-Serving Warden
Edsel Taylor, whose 51-year career with the South Carolina Department of Corrections included service as the nation’s longest-serving prison warden, has received the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor.
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.
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).