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).
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Illinois Confirms Hughes as DOC Director
This week, the Illinois State Senate voted to confirm of Latoya Hughes as Director of the Illinois Department of Corrections.
FCC to Consider Allowing Cellphone Jamming in Prisons
Later this month, the Federal Communications Commission will vote on a plan to lift restrictions on jamming cellphone signals in state and federal prisons.
In Midst of Recent Tragedy, Safety Remains Paramount in Correctional Settings
On Dec. 27, the Prison Violence Consortium released two policy briefs outlining the findings of a study aimed at understanding prison violence as well as recommendations for reducing and preventing violence in correctional facilities.