Senate advances measure to modernize female inmate supervision while keeping same‑gender search protections Lawmakers advanced LB1195 to modernize an antiquated statute that required 24/7 female staff supervision in county jails; the Judiciary Committee amendment requires compliance with Nebraska jail standards on cross‑gender supervision and searches and was adopted unanimously before the bill advanced.

Nebraska lawmakers are updating a century-old law that mandated 24/7 female supervision in jails, balancing operational needs with essential protections for inmates.

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Auditors find gaps in prison behavioral‑health care; committee advances correctional health amendments Legislative auditors presented 20 recommendations after finding inconsistent suicide observation, missed follow‑up care and medication management gaps in prison psychiatric units; the committee passed a correctional health amendments bill to implement standards and system changes.

Systemic failures in Utah's correctional behavioral health services have been revealed, highlighting alarming gaps in suicide observation and medication management.

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Webinar Alert: Improving Prison Safety through Data Analytics
Join Sarah Fineran (Iowa DOC) on Oct 28, 1–2 PM EDT to learn how IA’s Prison Alert Dashboard uses predictive modeling to reduce prison violence.
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Wine Delivery to French Prison Sparks Safety Concerns Among Guards and Unions Large shipment intended for inmate work program raises questions over security protocols and communication at Bordeaux-Gradignan facility

Wine Delivery to French Prison Sparks Safety Concerns Among Guards and Unions #WineDelivery #PrisonSafety #SecurityConcerns #InmatePrograms #BordeauxGradignan

Time to rethink prison safety: not just with more force, but with evidence.
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Run-down correctional facilities require evacuation Run-down correctional facilities require evacuation NBC Online Fri, 06/06/2025 - 15:04

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Prison Safety in 2025: New Mandatory Vests New protective vests mandated for prison officers at HMP Frankland’s high-security units. Learn how this enhances safety. Stay updated on prison reforms.

New mandatory protective vests for prison officers in high-security units following HMP Frankland attack. Learn more about enhanced safety measures: www.thesentinelcurrent.com/hmp-franklan... #PrisonSafety #HMPFrankland #OfficerSafety #PrisonReform #ProtectiveVests

Alabama Teen's Pre-Trial Detention with Adults Violates Federal Law, Highlights National Juvenile Justice Concerns | AI News Brew <p>A 17-year-old Haitian-American teen has spent six months in an adult jail in Marshall County, Alabama, highlighting ongoing violations of federal law requiring separation of juvenile and adult inma...

Alabama Teen's Pre-Trial Detention with Adults Violates Federal Law, Highlights National Juvenile Justice Concerns haiku.ainewsbrew.com/article/3407

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Drones in the Wrong Hands: How Criminals Use UAVs to Threaten Prisons and Jails

Criminals are increasingly using drones to smuggle contraband into prisons, raising serious security concerns.

Reports show a dramatic rise in drone incidents, prompting calls for stronger counter-drone measures in correctional facilities.

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Transgender Inmate Housing Sparks Lawsuit in Washington State Prison | Philadelphia Caller WASHINGTON STATE - A former inmate of the Washington Corrections Center for Women (WCCW) in Gig Harbor has filed a lawsuit against the Washington Department of

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Ohio Officer Dies After Prison 'Inmate Assault' on Christmas Morning

Ohio Officer Dies After Prison 'Inmate Assault' on Christmas Morning

A corrections officer died in Ohio after being assaulted by an inmate, authorities said.

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