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Like the rest of California state agencies, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is being forced to reduce its budget. Poor fiscal management and a progressive tax system has…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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