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As Delco jail returns to county control, its new warden focuses on mental health and staff training
Jean W. Parks
March 14, 2022
After decades of operation by one of the largest private prison companies in the world, the Delaware County Jail returns […]
Jussie Smollett will serve his sentence in Cook County Jail under protective custody
Jean W. Parks
March 11, 2022
Actor Jussie Smollett will serve his prison sentence in protective custody Judge James Linn approved a request submitted by Smollett’s […]
Four sheriff’s deputies implicated in San Diego County jail death
Jean W. Parks
March 8, 2022
Omar Moreno Arroyo, who died in a San Diego County jail 2021 hours after his arrest, should never have been […]
Dallas County Jail fails annual inspection for second straight year
Jean W. Parks
March 8, 2022
The Dallas County Jail failed to meet Texas minimum standards for acceptable prison conditions for the second year in a […]
Chief Deputy Jarrett Walton announces his candidacy for Beltrami County Sheriff
Jean W. Parks
February 18, 2022
Beltrami County Deputy Chief Sheriff Jarrett Walton announced today that he will be running for the position of sheriff. Sheriff […]
Monterey County Jail Extension Set to Open – Monterey Herald
Jean W. Parks
February 17, 2022
SALINAS — After more than a decade of planning, development and construction, the 576-bed extension to the Monterey County Jail […]
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Colorado River Station confirms that the Vista Colorado Elementary School bomb threat investigation found no bombs. – ZachNews
Jean W. Parks
February 16, 2022
By: Zachary Lopez (ZachNews): Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Colorado River Station (information): Needles, Calif.: The San Bernardino County […]
Breaking the Cycle: State’s Attorney and Director Team Up to Unveil New Pre-Trial Recovery Program – The Dickinson Press
Jean W. Parks
February 12, 2022
Dickinson – The lack of substance abuse programs and resources in southwestern North Dakota has been widely acknowledged by various […]
Ingham County Jail inmates will pay less to make phone calls
Jean W. Parks
February 10, 2022
LANSING, Mich. — Inmates at Ingham County Jail will pay less for phone calls under a newly approved contract. At […]
LA County seeks to enforce COVID vaccination mandate in Sheriff’s Department – Pasadena Now
Jean W. Parks
February 8, 2022
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva With Sheriff Alex Villanueva refusing to enforce the county’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate among his […]
Outagamie County Sheriff’s Department Behavioral Health Officer
Jean W. Parks
February 7, 2022
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY (NBC 26) — Josh Hopkins doesn’t look like your typical cop, and that’s because he isn’t. He doesn’t […]
Sheriff’s Department promotes commander to oversee beleaguered county jails
Jean W. Parks
February 7, 2022
SAN DIEGO- Less than a week after California’s state auditor released a scathing report into deaths in San Diego County’s […]
State Auditor Releases Scathing Report on SD County Jail Deaths
Jean W. Parks
February 3, 2022
The California State Auditor Thursday released a sobering assessment of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department’s record of unusually frequent […]
AG Bonta to Investigate Riverside Sheriff’s Department – Orange County Register
Jean W. Parks
January 30, 2022
In 2021, Riverside County Sheriff’s Department (RSD) deputies shot and killed more people than in any other year in its […]
AG Bonta to investigate Riverside County Sheriff’s Department – Daily Breeze
Jean W. Parks
January 30, 2022
In 2021, Riverside County Sheriff’s Department (RSD) deputies shot and killed more people than in any other year in its […]
Genesee County Jail Project Could Start This Spring | Featured Story
Jean W. Parks
January 28, 2022
BATAVIA – Sheriff William Sheron Jr. said the county is moving forward with plans to build a new county jail […]
Walz appoints Steele County Chief Assistant District Attorney as new Chambered Judge in Freeborn County – Albert Lea Tribune
Jean W. Parks
January 27, 2022
Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced this week the appointment of Steele County Chief Assistant District Attorney […]
San Diego County supervisors will develop plans to address potential Sheriff’s Department shortage
Jean W. Parks
January 25, 2022
Deputies provide law enforcement in unincorporated areas of the county, as well as nine cities. SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. – […]
Jeannette man accused of fighting with Sheriff’s Department warrant team has been sentenced to jail without bail
Jean W. Parks
January 20, 2022
A Jeannette man remains in custody without bail after telling members of the Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Department Warrants Squad that […]
New Marion County jail welcomes inmates with Wi-Fi wristbands and tablets
Jean W. Parks
January 15, 2022
Update, January 17: The Marion County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday that it has completed the first phase of its transfer […]
A woman gave birth alone in a Tarrant County Jail cell. Federal lawsuit says it’s the prison’s fault
Jean W. Parks
January 14, 2022
The woman was alone when she gave birth in a Tarrant County jail cell. And just 10 days later, her […]
Sheriff’s Department May Find Out What Led To The Death Of The Missouri Family – FOX 2
Jean W. Parks
January 5, 2022
St. Louis hospitals record record hospitalizations for COVID-19 for second day Entertainment / 16 hours ago Video Groundbreaking COVID Research […]
Green-fingered volunteers wanted for Lancaster City Council tree-keeping program
Jean W. Parks
January 4, 2022
Representatives from Lancaster City Council and Tree Council, as well as local volunteers, at a tree planting event held to […]
Landscaper recounts treatment in a restraint chair at Clayton County Jail
Jean W. Parks
December 25, 2021
Hill denied each of the allegations against him and pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. His lawyers asked […]
Transfer of second GEI inmate to Jackson County jail ordered – Medford News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News
Jean W. Parks
December 10, 2021
Judge orders state to transport guilty but insane inmate from county jail to mental health center Walker The second of […]
Another report reveals deep racial disparities in sheriff’s department arrest data
Jean W. Parks
December 9, 2021
A long-awaited study of county sheriff’s department data found that people of color are arrested, searched and subjected to force […]
Indiana Lt. Governor Crouch Discusses Clark County Jail’s Success With Inmate Programs | News
Jean W. Parks
December 8, 2021
CLARK COUNTY, Ind. (WDRB) – Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch visited the Clark County Jail on Wednesday to learn more […]
Warden Heads Women’s Prison Flooded as DOC Seeks to Increase Diversity Among Leaders | News
Jean W. Parks
December 7, 2021
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana – As the state’s Department of Corrections works to create a more diverse and inclusive management team […]
Deputy warden promoted to head of Louisiana’s only state-run women’s prison
Jean W. Parks
December 6, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. (KLFY)–-A longtime state correctional officer has been promoted to the new director of the Louisiana Correctional Institute […]
Chief Deputy, Washington County Sheriff’s Nominee Laitinen Steps Down – Still Seeking Nomination – WJHL
Jean W. Parks
November 22, 2021
Kingsport and Bristol TN school districts continue to battle COVID-19 cases and staffing shortages News / 2 hours ago Video […]
Pasquotank Correctional Institution appoints new superintendent
Jean W. Parks
November 1, 2021
PASQUOTANK COUNTY, NC (WAVY) – Pasquotank Correctional Facility welcomes a new superintendent. On Monday, the Adult Corrections and Juvenile Justice […]
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At trial, chief deputy and medical examiner give details of death by stun weapon
Jean W. Parks
October 15, 2021
SANDERSVILLE, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) — As the murder trial continues in the 2017 Washington County stun gun death of Eurie Martin, […]