#PrisonSafety
“The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether Washington state has violated the rights of female prisoners housed with transgender women.”

#DOJ #CivilRights #CRIPA #PrisonReform #PrisonSafety #TransPolicies #GenderIdentity #PrisonHousing #TransRights #TransInmates #LGBTQRights
DOJ launches investigation into Washington's trans policies in prison
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether Washington state has violated the rights of female prisoners housed with transgender women.
www.kuow.org
May 20, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Vermont's DOC commissioner claims no known safety issues involving transgender women in prisons, but the debate over new bill H.550 raises crucial questions about policy and flexibility.

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#VT #CitizenPortal #LegislativePolicy #VermontCorrections #PrisonSafety #TransgenderRights
DOC commissioner: H.550 largely mirrors department policy; no known assaults in Vermont facilities
At a Senate Institutions hearing on H.550, Commissioner John Murad said he is unaware of assaults by transgender women in Vermont facilities, described existing DOC policies and safety carve-outs, and warned that codifying older PREA language could reduce the department's operational flexibility. The committee did not vote.
citizenportal.ai
May 1, 2026 at 7:59 AM
📰 On the 1st July 2026, the #UKGovernment launched an independent review of the #PrisonSystem. It will be led by the former Home Secretary, the Rt Hon. Amber Rudd.

🔗 Read our latest blog post on the topic: buff.ly/sONrOtQ

#PrisonSafety #PrisonSecurity #Resilience
“Pinch, punch, first of the month – no returns” (to prison).  - SALIENT
SALIENT: UK research hub advancing national security and resilience through interdisciplinary collaboration and citizen engagement.
www.salient-hub.org
August 17, 2026 at 5:01 PM
ARCHIVE: Oregon DOC Endangers Inmates By Combining 4 Prisons Due to Evacuations #OregonDOC #PrisonReform #InmateRights #CriminalJustice #PrisonSafety
Oregon DOC Endangers Inmates By Combining 4 Prisons Due to Evacuations
The Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) announced today that they are merging four state prisons ... #oregonstatepenitentiary #coronavirus #katebrown
copblaster.com
July 28, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Surpopulation carcérale : l’UFAP-UNSA appelle au blocage des prisons lundi

❓ Pourquoi l'UFAP-UNSA bloque-t-elle les prisons ?
❓ Quel est le taux d'occupation des prisons françaises ?
❓ Quelles sont les alternatives à l'incarcération ?

#overcrowding #prisonsafety #justicereform
Surpopulation carcérale : l’UFAP-UNSA appelle au blocage des prisons
L'UFAP-UNSA appelle au blocage des prisons face à la surpopulation carcérale. Découvrez les enjeux, les revendications des agents et l'état du système français.
france-jeunes.net
April 27, 2026 at 3:48 AM
UK Launches Taser Trial in Prisons to Combat Recor

• Breaking News (July 2025): Taser trial launched in two UK prison units to address staff safety
• Key Statistic: 23% increase in prison staff assault

#UKPrisons #TaserTrial #PrisonSafety #CrimeAndJust
July 27, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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
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.
www.thesentinelcurrent.com
June 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Paper Thin Delivery: Deadly Drugs Find New Canvas Behind Bars

Synthetic drugs hidden in paper are causing overdoses in prisons. Officials are warning inmates and trying to stop this new smuggling method.

#PrisonSafety, #Dr...

https://newsletter.tf/paper-drug-smuggling-in-prisons-causes-overdoses/
March 31, 2026 at 1:43 PM
🚨 State prisons in the US have seen a sharp rise in violence and inmate deaths over five years. Guard vacancies exceeding 30% have forced overtime and lockdowns, worsening conditions. #PrisonSafety #StaffShortage #JusticeSystem
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www.reddit.com
February 5, 2026 at 11:15 AM
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.
Register: zurl.co/MRdV4
#JIRNWebinar #PrisonSafety
September 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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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#NE #CitizenPortal #GenderEquity #PrisonSafety #CriminalJusticeReform
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.
citizenportal.ai
March 26, 2026 at 6:39 AM
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.

#DroneSecurity #PrisonSafety

dronelife.com/2025...
January 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Ohio Officer Dies After Prison 'Inmate Assault' on Christmas Morning

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

#ohio #corrections #inmateassault #prisonsafety #lawenforcement
Ohio Officer Dies After Prison 'Inmate Assault' on Christmas Morning
www.newsweek.com
December 25, 2024 at 11:20 PM
Time to rethink prison safety: not just with more force, but with evidence.
#ShameViolence #PrisonSafety #SVI #CriminalJustice #ViolencePrevention
June 30, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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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#UT #MentalHealthReform #CitizenPortal #PrisonSafety #PolicyImplementation
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.
citizenportal.ai
November 26, 2025 at 12:35 AM