Iowa DOC Names New Warden of Iowa State Penitentiary
The Iowa Department of Corrections (DOC) announced that Janie Mendez has been appointed as the new warden of the Iowa State Penitentiary (ISP) in Fort Madison.
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Iowa Counties Recognized for Correctional Facility Excellence
Six counties in Iowa — Fremont, Ringgold, Wayne, Allamakee, Black Hawk and Warren — have been recognized as having top-performing jails in the state after a rigorous annual assessment took place this year.
Jared Nobbe
The Iowa Department of Corrections recently announced the appointment of Jared Nobbe as director of the 3rd District. As director, Nobbe will focus on enhancing service delivery, ensuring safety of staff and community in the district and advancing evidence-based practices.
Warren County Jail Shut Down Due to Multiple Code Violations
In the years spanning 2010 to 2018, county jail conditions in Warren County went from bad to worse.
New Law Allows N.C. Probation Officers to Carry Firearm
RALEIGH, N.C. — Probation officers in North Carolina used to traveling unarmed are now packing .40 caliber heat when calling on their caseloads, thanks to legislative reforms in the state that have freed dangerous inmates that would normally be serving longer sentences, according to reports. The shift has resulted in probation officers no longer supervising clients but embarking on plans to reform them.