Corrections
The Corrections topic covers the duties performed by sheriff’s departments and other police agencies that straddle the line between patrolling the streets and guarding inmates in correctional facilities, county lock-ups, prisons, jails, and courthouses.
Circuit court ruled an officer could be held liable for failing to stop jail staff from assaulting detainee, citing duty to intervene
From SWAT to narcotics, becoming an expert is a lot of hard work. If it wasn’t hard, everyone would be an expert
With more being asked of these facilities, they need additional solutions
Convictions at risk of unraveling because cops failed to reveal misconduct before testifying
Nine members of the milita were going to be released from jail pending trial
Sgt. Joseph Bergeron was shot in the head sitting in his patrol car
A suspected white supremacist has pleaded not guilty to possessing the same kind of homemade gun used in a booby trap targeting an officer
Deputy Jeffrey Dempsey suspended for 10 days for use of excessive force
Effective programs start with strong, consistent philosophies
The case is being scrutinized after Bishop was charged with killing three colleagues
After a three-hour deliberation, Mabry Joseph Landor was sentenced to die
Clemmons vowed to kill police in jailhouse tapes
The jury will now decide whether or not the suspect faces death
Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan is charged with 13 counts of premeditated murder and 32 specifications of attempted premeditated murder
Michael Hunter admitted to covering up shootings after New Orleans storm
New law also prohibits sending the ex-convicts back to prison unless they are convicted of new crimes
Det. Anthony Orban is being held in the alleged attack on a woman; Jeff Jelinek, a corrections officers, is accused of being an accessory
Data tracking system now offered with less lethal device
Program only runs in female tents, but will be extended to male inmates soon
Lookout suspect says the Texas correctional officer had been ‘hunted’ by the Mexican gang
The chase started after a traffic violation
The suspect was cuffed and placed in the back of a cruiser
David Kofoed planted blood evidence during a murder investigation
The drop is attributed to the release of inmates caused by budget cutbacks
The man transported the gun used to kill Sgt. Patrick McDonald
Authorities turn to social networking to help in search
Anger followed Nichols’ spree, but many security plans still aren’t in play
The student says three Pa. officers beat him during his arrest
The suspect squirted breast milk at the deputy’s face
The officer’s lawyer attributed his behavior to post-traumatic stress disorder
The suspect said, “Maybe I’ll try suicide by cop”
MOST POPULAR
- Aunt of captured Ill. inmate charged with aiding in escape
- Police: NM deputy fatally shoots fellow officer
- A letter to the American public: Know the monster if you must – but know the protectors too
- Deputy stabbed to death at Ga. jail; another deputy hurt
- Man dead, LEO wounded in shooting outside state prison