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Texas Department of Criminal Justice invests $3 million in new safety equipment for correctional officers

Rev Red September 7, 2024 No Comments

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has allocated approximately $3 million for new equipment aimed at enhancing the safety of correctional officers statewide. The investment includes gloves, flashlights, redesigned…

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Inmate attacks on CDCR Officers increase following the California Model

Rev Red September 6, 2024 1 Comment

Although the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has experienced a decline in the number of inmates supervised, the amount of staff attacks has increased. Experienced CDCR officers knew…

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Attempted Homicide of California State Prison, Corcoran Officer

thetoughestbeat September 4, 2024 No Comments

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating an attack on a peace officer at California State Prison, Corcoran (COR) as an attempted homicide. On Sept. 3, 2024,…

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California Legislature Passes Bill to Boost Media Access to Prisons

Rev Red August 29, 2024 1 Comment

The California Legislature has greenlit Senate Bill 254 which will allow more media access into California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities. With a resounding 30-10 vote in the Senate…

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LEOSA Reform Act of 2024 (HR354) proposes major amendments

Rev Red August 28, 2024 4 Comments

Many correctional officers are sworn peace officers and enjoy the protection of LEOSA. The Law Enforcement Officer’s Safety Act (LEOSA), also commonly called “HR 218″ has protected many peace officers…

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California Lawmakers Pass Bills to Close More Prisons

Rev Red August 27, 2024 No Comments

The California Legislature is voting on hundreds of bills during its final week of session to send to Gov. Newsom’s desk. The governor then has until Sept. 30 to sign…

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Inmate Disruption at a CDCR Prison Forces Transfer of Staff

Rev Red August 27, 2024 No Comments

On Friday August 2, 2024 there was a serious disruption of operations at the Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) in Chowchilla, California. As facility staff entered a building to conduct…

California Department of Corrections and Rehabiliation News

Attempted Homicide of Pelican Bay State Prison Officer Under Investigation

Rev Red August 26, 2024 No Comments

from: CDCR California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the alleged attempted homicide of a peace officer at Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP). On Aug. 24, 2024,…

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