During National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, A Veteran Corrections Leader Looks Back on Decades of Service and Change
I wasn’t planning a career in corrections.
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Solar Switch at California Jail Spurs Energy Savings Without Upfront Spending
As operational costs continue to climb across public agencies, departmental administrators are constantly looking for ways to minimize budget expenditures and increase taxpayer savings.
Harris County Jail to Open New Hospital Wing to Consolidate Medical Care
Harris County, Texas officials say a new hospital-style unit inside one of the county’s jails is intended to speed up access to medical care and cut down on the number of daily transports to outside hospitals.
The Design Flaw in Corrections and Jail Assignments
Many newly hired sheriff’s department staff members begin their tenures with assignments in county jails. | Photo Credit: Courtesy of the Pinellas County (Fla.) Sheriff’s Office By David McRoberts In…
San Diego County Invites Community to Share Views on Vista Jail Rebuild
As the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office prepares to rebuild its Vista Detention Facility — the oldest of the county’s seven jails — the project scope covers far more than just building and infrastructure modifications, including intentionally conceived transformations of programs and spaces that the county hopes will contribute to a systemwide culture change.
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.