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As California closes prisons, the cost of locking someone up hits new record at $132,860
The cost of imprisoning one person in California has increased by more than 90% in the past decade, reaching a record-breaking $132,860 annually, according to state finance documents. That’s nearly…
Supreme Court declines to halt first US nitrogen-gas execution in Alabama case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to halt Alabama from proceeding with the nation’s first execution using nitrogen gas to carry out the death penalty on convicted murderer Kenneth…
Will LA Sheriff’s deputies be banned from drinking while carrying a firearm?
In response to dozens of incidents over the years of law enforcement officers being intoxicated while carrying a gun, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, Jan. 23,…
Debunking the overdose risks of fentanyl contact for correctional officers
Much discussion has been had lately regarding the dangers of fentanyl. Correctional officers have expressed fear of searching inmate housing units due to possible fentanyl contained in the cells. Although…
Former inmates suing CA Department of Corrections alleging sexual abuse by prison staff
Dozens of women are suing the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. They say they were sexually abused by prison staff while serving time at state prisons in Chino and…
Friendlier prison officers? Why Gavin Newsom’s advisers want them at San Quentin
Converting a state prison into a rehabilitative center, as the Newsom administration seeks to do with San Quentin, means changing how correctional officers do their jobs. Instead of shying away…