- New details emerge in Atwater guard's killing
An FBI investigation into the case has revealed new details about the attack. Agents said Rivera was stabbed by Sablan with an eight inch handmade shank resembling an ice pick. Scott said Rivera tried to escape but was caught by Guerrero,.....[
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The Turlock Journal, Friday, August 15, 2008
- Correctional Officers Become End-of-Life Caretakers: Winnebago County Jail Partners With Local Hospice to Provide Care to Terminally Ill Inmate
This partnership raises a number of issues faced by detention and correctional facilities with aging populations. How can one inmate be given preferential treatment, logistically and psychosocially, over others? ......[
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Corrections Today, Friday, August 1, 2008
- Inmate Charged With Rape, Murder Of Corrections Officer
The Department of Corrections said a prison guard was killed Wednesday at the hands of an inmate at the Tomoka Correctional Institution.
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Central Florida News , Thursday, June 26, 2008
- Officers allegedly assaulted by seven prisoners
Inmates responsible for a vicious attack at a Massachusetts prison faced a judge on Thursday. ...[
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WHDH, Friday, June 8, 2007
- Be on guard: Use 'correctional officer'
As corrections professionals, we rely on journalists to credibly and accurately inform the public about our field......[
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Greeley Tribune , Thursday, June 7, 2007
- Two inmates stabbed in fight at Jessup
the union that represents correctional officers, said the union is bringing in national experts ...[
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Baltimore Sun , Saturday, June 2, 2007
- Province looks to protect guards
federal legislation that would force inmates to take blood tests if they scratch, cut or prick guards with needles, or if they assault guards with urine, feces, semen... ...[
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The Whig-Standard , Saturday, June 2, 2007
- Prison nurses look forward to new facility
Clinton Correctional Facility Mental Health Unit nurses discuss their jobs and the benefits of the new hospital being constructed.
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Plattsburgh Press Republican , Saturday, June 2, 2007