Sheriff briefed commissioners that Sedgwick County's inmate count rose from 1,328 on July 24 to about 1,350 the meeting day, with particular growth among violent and child‑exploitation cases, probation/parole violators, and inmates awaiting competency restoration; the county has begun shipping inmates (about 64) to other counties at per‑diem rates that have risen to roughly $45–$110.

Lawmakers revise statutes on inmate health care advance directives and consent standards

Adams County Jail reports 90 average inmates as officials plan camera installation.

Discover how a former Argentine rugby player is transforming prison rehabilitation with sports, reducing reoffending rates to just 5%.

Committee members highlighted a doubling of reported violent incidents and asked what DOC is doing to protect staff and incarcerated people. DOC described a violence‑reduction task force, de‑escalation training, lock policy changes, an inmate‑tablet procurement and a new body‑camera contract for parole agents.

The Tennessee Senate adopted two consent calendars, approved judicial appointment reports for confirmation, adopted a memorial, and passed multiple measures on Feb. 18 including Senate Bill 599 (transfer of the James K. Polk home) and Senate Bill 15‑23 (inmate disciplinary oversight board extension).

Laramie Wheeler shares disturbing accounts of abuse and neglect in Memphis jail system.

Sheriff Floyd Bonner highlights challenges in housing and payment for state inmates in jail.