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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. The stories, tips and expert opinions in this section touch on all things related to barbed-wire fences, cells and people who’ve been convicted of crimes.
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Conn. on track to be 17th state sans death penalty

Conn. on track to be 17th state sans death penalty

In the last five years, four other states have abolished the death penalty - Full Story

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Sheriff's official investigated over inmate golf

The trip proved divisive among deputies at the station, where some had no problem while others thought it was illegal - Full Story

In-depth News

Supreme Court backs police on questioning subjects

Supreme Court backs police on questioning subjects

This week, the Supreme Court approved Florida's rewrite of the well-known Miranda rights warning, despite complaints that it wasn't clear a suspect could have a lawyer present during police questioning. The court's decision is the first of many it will make clarifying exactly what the Miranda rights require police to do. But will this rewrite really change police operations during arrests? - Full Story

Tips

6 tips for more effective courtroom appearances

Adding on to a recent tip that focuses on the type of language that’s most advisable for court,... - Full Story

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Mock Prison Riot 2009: Dining Hall Riot

Mock Prison Riot 2009: Dining Hall Riot

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Columns

How to 'speak' autism, Part 2: The First Wave Joel Lashley - Treatment, Care & Custody

How to 'speak' autism, Part 2: The First Wave

'Autism tsunami': 1 in 150 births are currently on the autism spectrum; 3 out of 4 are male; half are n... - Full Story

Columns

Today’s forecast: trouble ahead the Office of Justice Programs' National Institute of Justice (NIJ) - TechBeat

Today’s forecast: trouble ahead

Most mornings, the warden logs onto his computer system and is greeted by an array of dials somewhat like a... - Full Story



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Corrections Columnists

10-8: Life on the Line 10-8: Life on the Line
with Charles Remsberg
Behind the Bars Behind the Bars
with John Stanley