New South Dakota DOC Secretary Chosen
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden announced that Nick Lamb will serve as the new Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Corrections.
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Expanding Access to Meaningful Time Out of Cell
Challenging the traditional model of solitary confinement has been a longstanding goal of the Washington State Department of Corrections, which has been working for more than a decade to reduce the use of solitary confinement and rethink how safety and separation are accomplished.
Oklahoma DOC Deploys Drones to Decrease Contraband
Earlier this month, the Oklahoma Department of Corrections initiated a pilot program using drone technology to provide continuous aerial coverage and enhance security at its Red Rock Correctional Center in Lawton.
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Names New COO
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has appointed Ron Hudson as its next Chief Operations Officer.
Usha Chhatlani, Psy.D. Appointed Mental Health Director
The Iowa Department of Corrections has appointed Usha Chhatlani, Psy.D as its new mental health director.
How the Joint Venture Behind Indiana’s Largest Correctional Project Proves That Culture, Trust and Shared Goals Make All the Difference
Inside Indiana’s largest correctional project, three general contractors and a wide network of partners unite to form Build Westville, a collaborative model built on shared values, trust, and purpose-driven execution.
Annette Chambers-Smith
Annette Chambers-Smith, director of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, has been appointed chair of the Correctional Leaders Association’s Healthcare Committee.
Correctional Facility Perimeter Security Helps Facilities Block Contraband and Reinforce Security
New fencing and mail-screening systems help correctional facilities block contraband, reduce staffing strain and modernize perimeter security.
Nebraska Selects Hausmann Construction for New State Correctional Facility
The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) has announced its intent to award the construction contract for the state’s newest correctional facility to Lincoln, Neb.,-based Hausmann Construction. The new facility, designed by DLR Group, will replace the aging Nebraska State Penitentiary.
South Dakota Weighs Options for New Men’s Prison Amid Rising Inmate Population
As South Dakota braces for a projected 34% increase in its male prison population by 2036, state officials are deliberating the next steps for a major corrections overhaul that could cost more than $2 billion over the next decade. On June 3, Arrington Watkins Architects (AW) presented their updated master plan to the South Dakota Prison Project Reset task force at the State Capitol, offering an assessment of existing conditions and options for expansion.