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Patrol
DOJ Set to Release 6,000 Prisoners from Federal Prison
The panel estimated that its change in sentencing guidelines eventually could result in 46,000 of the nation’s approximately 100,000 drug offenders in federal prison qualifying for early release. The 6,000 figure, which has not been reported previously, is the first tranche in that process.
October 6, 2015
Patrol
2 GA Prison Guards Disarmed, Slain During Prison Bus Transport
The Putnam County Sheriff’s office says about 30 other inmates were on the transport bus when two inmates overpowered the guards, and one of the inmates then fatally shot them.
June 13, 2017
Technology
Calif. Prisons To Block Prisoner Cell-Phone Use
The private company that maintains the pay phones in California prisons has agreed to install technology to block the use of smuggled cellular phones by prisoners.
April 16, 2012
Patrol
Killing of Infamous San Quentin 6 Prisoner Sparks California Prison Riot
A notorious inmate, who was part of a deadly prison escape attempt in 1971, was stabbed to death on Wednesday at New Folsom prison in California, triggering a riot of about 70 inmates, authorities said.
August 13, 2015
Gangs
Prison Shanks
The jail-made "shank" is fashioned from this material by sharpened by scraping the metal on concrete floors. A handle is fashioned from paper or cloth. Since the length of the shank is small, the handle is often held in the palm of the fist with the blade protruding from between the middle and ring fingers like a push dagger.
January 31, 2011
Special Units
Mexican Mafia: Prison Debrief
Rene Enriquez defected from the Mexican Mafia in 2003. As a senior leader in the organization, he had much to offer the authorities and his debriefings with officials were videotaped. Here are excerpts from one session. It was included in a documentary by American RadioWorks.
December 1, 2009
Vehicle Ops
Prisoner Transport
Available in a wide range of sizes, prisoner transport vehicles can carry anywhere from one to more than 60 passengers.
October 31, 2003
Patrol
Safe Prisoner Transport
Every year, prisoners escape custody. But using the proper restraints and techniques for each prisoner transfer situation will help ensure the safety of yourself and other law enforcement officers.
May 5, 2013
Patrol
Prisoners Sing for Their Freedom
Singing prisoners, wedding gunfire, and a human piñata.
March 31, 2004
Patrol
Use of Force on Prisoners
Documentation and self-control are the keys to protecting yourself against charges of unreasonable force on persons in custody.
January 2, 2004
Patrol
BI Incorporated Prisoner Reentry Program
BI Incorporated
BI Incorporated has released a 17-minute documentary detailing the success of a prisoner reentry program. The video highlights participants who have completed a one-year treatment and training program. It includes interviews with legislators, corrections officers, faith-based leaders, case managers, therapists, and former prisoners who have gone through the program.
July 31, 2005
Special Units
California to Overhaul Youth Prison System
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s administration has promised to back a new system that would seek to remediate the golden state’s juvenile offenders with therapy and positive reinforcement instead of simply using punishment.
February 2, 2005
Patrol
Bicycle Thief Sues Victims From Prison
A Florida man who was caught by three men stealing a bicycle is suing the men for $500,000 in damages, claiming they roughed him up.
July 29, 2010
Patrol
Escaped Prisoner Who Stabbed Deputy Captured
Authorities have captured a prisoner who stabbed a Wayne County (Mich.) Sheriff's deputy in a brazen escape Monday from the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice.
September 9, 2013
Patrol
LAPD Resources Drained by Prisoner Realignment
When Los Angeles residents need a police officer, they expect and deserve an immediate response. But it is getting harder to deliver on that expectation because LAPD officers are being pulled away from what they were hired to do in order to keep tabs on thousands of felons living in the city after their early release from prison.
August 21, 2013
Patrol
Prisoner Hand Restraint Mitts
Safetyhander Restraints
Updated for 2014, Safetyhander hand restraint mitts are designed to be used with handcuffs. In just a few seconds, an officer can secure each hand of a prisoner, which prevents seizing guns or escaping handcuffs.
April 30, 2014
Weapons
San Quentin Prison Riot Injures 42
A fight broke out last week at California’s San Quentin State Prison and escalated into a full-scale riot that involved as many as 80 inmates and injured 42. Not since 1982 have so many prisoners been involved in a riot at San Quentin.
August 15, 2005
Patrol
AG Holder Leads Prisoner Reentry Council
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today convened the inaugural meeting of the Cabinet-level "Reentry Council" in D.C. to identify and advance effective public safety and prisoner reentry strategies.
January 4, 2011
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