Inmate Murdered at Salinas Valley State Prison
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California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials are investigating the Sept 30, 2024, death of an inmate at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) as a homicide. At 10:45 a.m., officers…
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California Governor Rules on Three Bills Impacting Corrections
Last month the California Legislature sent hundreds of bills to Governor Newsom’s desk. Newsom completed his actions on these bills on September 30. Three of these bills have a direct…
Inmate Murdered at Calipatria State Prison
On Thursday, September 26, 2024 At Calipatria State Prison, Inmate Alberto Martinez was murdered by other inmates on the prison recreation yard. At about 1323 hours, staff initially observed Inmate…
Multiple Violent Incidents at Kern Valley State Prison to Include Murder of an Inmate
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Texas Department of Criminal Justice invests $3 million in new safety equipment for correctional officers
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Inmate attacks on CDCR Officers increase following the California Model
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