Corrections Today articles from July 2005

Corrections Today archives from July 2005

Merging history and technology.(Editorial)(U.S. Penitentiary, management of correction facility)(Editorial)
July 1, 2005... Nestled along the Missouri River, the Leavenworth U.S. Penitentiary (USP) is both a beautiful, historical artifact and a fully functioning correctional facility. USP Leavenworth came into existence through an act of Congress in 1895, and the...

The evolution of corrections technology.(Commentary)
July 1, 2005... Since the dawn of civilization, mankind has been involved in a game of trying to out-do nature, his environment and other humans. The tools and skill sets that have provided the best successes and have elevated certain civilizations above...

Correctional Services Corp.(Profile)
July 1, 2005... Correctional Services Corp. (CSC) is a national leader in providing a broad range of adult correctional facilities and services for federal, state and local governments. CSC also operates nonsecure community corrections centers for adult...

Public museum in Sing Sing Prison is proposed.(State News)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... In January, Westchester County Executive Andrew Spano asked the state development agency for $5.8 million to build a museum in New York's famed Sing Sing Prison, according to USA Today. A marketing study and preliminary design commissioned by...

New Florida task force to focus on ex-felons.(State News)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Noting that more than 26,000 felons will be released from prison this year, Florida Gov. Jeb Bush created a task force to find ways to eliminate barriers to ex-felons trying to reenter the community, reported the Miami Herald. The 11 members of...

Drugs and crime are linked.(Legislative Issues)
July 1, 2005... While the majority of crime cannot be attributed to a single factor (most crime is attributed to a combination of socioeconomic and personal factors), drug use and crime are intimately related in the public's mind and the connection between...

Chief executive officer.(Job Bank)(Crosspoint Inc., San Antonio)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Crosspoint Inc., San Antonio The board of directors seeks a highly skilled leader to serve as its executive officer. Crosspoint Inc., a nonprofit organization, offers quality community-based residential and alternative services for adults...

Corrections director.(Job Bank)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... County of Volusia, Fla. Hiring Range: $70,000-$77,000 DOQ Closing: Open Until Filled Volusia County, Fla., is located on Florida's northeast coast and has a residential population of 443,000. Known for special events, including...

Director of Business Development-corrections.(Job Bank)
July 1, 2005... Management & Training Corp., Centerville, Utah Excellent opportunity for an experienced individual to join our corporate corrections department. Responsible for the acquisition of new business through implementation of Management & Training...

Jail operations instructor.(Job Bank)
July 1, 2005... National Sheriffs' Association (NSA), Alexandria, Va. The jail operations instructor will conduct NSA Basic and Advanced Jail Operations Courses with duties to include: coordinating jail operations training; proactively searching for...

Managing physician, medical services division.(Job Bank)
July 1, 2005... City of Los Angeles Salary: $148,937 + annually The City of Los Angeles is seeking two experienced physicians to perform administrative and clinical duties, including the development of policies, procedures and protocols, and other...

Sales agent.(Job Bank)
July 1, 2005... Company is seeking sales agent for satellite television systems within correctional facilities across the United States. Agent must possess strong communication skills both written and verbal, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook,...

Changing directions.(Speak Out)(Re-entry, Enforcement Services Targeting Addictions, Rehabilitation and Treatment)
July 1, 2005... For many years now, we have watched the pendulum of corrections in our country swing from one extreme to the other. At times, we only focus on the premise of locking offenders up and throwing away the key. While at other times, we find...

E-learning designed for correctional staff provides college credit.(Professional Development Update)
July 1, 2005... Technology has not only had an impact on individuals' personal lives, but also on their work environments as well. In the corrections field, technology has changed the way business is done, from security to communications to training. With more...

U.S. prison population up by nearly 50,000.(National News Briefs)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The nation's prisons and jails held 2,131,180 inmates on June 30, 2004, an increase of 48,452 between midyear 2003 and midyear 2004, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Two-thirds of the population was in federal and state prisons,...

Gang crimes could become federal offenses.(National News Briefs)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... House Republicans overwhelmingly passed a bill establishing various gang-related crimes as federal offenses and dictating minimum sentences from 10 years to life in prison, The Washington Post reported. The bill, approved 279-144, supersedes...

The seven steps to improved effectiveness.(Juvenile Justice News)
July 1, 2005... Correctional administrators are feeling increasing pressure to demonstrate the effectiveness of their programs in reducing crime, and to begin shifting more of their efforts toward "evidence-based approaches" that have been shown to be more...

International halfway house colloquium reveals similar worldwide challenges.(Probation and Parole Forum)
July 1, 2005... Finding adequate and appropriate supervision strategies is a major challenge confronting community corrections agencies as they seek to meet the public safety needs of communities receiving an increased number of released offenders from prison....

Drug courts may reap big savings for corrections and taxpayers.(NIJ Update)
July 1, 2005... Authors' Note: Points of view expressed in this article do not represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Offenders who participated in the Multnomah County Drug Court in Oregon were rearrested less...

Congress continues to dismantle UNICOR.(Judicial News)(Federal Prison Industries)
July 1, 2005... Despite concerns raised by some members of Congress and the Bush administration about the negative impact that federal legislation that removes Federal Prison Industries' status as a mandatory source of supplies and services to federal agencies...

Correctional leadership competencies for the 21st century.(NIC Update)
July 1, 2005... The correctional environment has changed substantially in recent years. The evolution of technology and globalization, changing societal values, work force demographics and fiscal concerns are just a few of the factors influencing correctional...

Corrections calendar.(Calendar)
July 1, 2005... * National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice, 32nd Annual Conference and Training Institute, July 17-21, Adams Mark Hotel, Dallas. Contact NABCJ at (919) 683-1801 or visit www.nabcj.org. * Southern States Correctional Association,...

Stroll along the piers of the Inner Harbor in the charming city of Baltimore.(135th Congress of Correction)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Baltimore, known as "Charm City," will serve as the host city for the 135th Congress of Correction, August 6-11, 2005, at the Baltimore Convention Center. Congress attendees will enjoy the charm, serenity and history of this colonial-era city...

Correctional Facility Tours.(135th Congress of Correction)
July 1, 2005... Enlightening Tours Inside Local Facilities Tuesday, August 9, 2005 1:15 p.m.-6:00 p.m. The American Correctional Association encourages attendees of the 135th Congress of Correction to witness the daily activities of correctional...

Opening Session Keynote Speaker: Cal Ripken Jr.(135th Congress of Correction)(Biography)
July 1, 2005... Monday, August 8, 2005 * 8:15 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Baltimore Convention Center Known for his determination, work ethic and dedication to teamwork both on and off the field, baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr. will enthrall the audience as the...

Hotel reservation information.(135th Congress of Correction)
July 1, 2005... Attendees of the American Correctional Association's 135th Congress of Correction in Baltimore, Maryland can make their hotel reservations online, by telephone, fax or mail by July 8, 2005. ACA wants your conference experience to be a pleasant...

Hotel rates and amenities.(135th Congress of Correction)(Baltimore, Maryland)(Directory)
July 1, 2005... Co--Headquarter Hotels Hyatt Regency Baltimore 300 Light Street Baltimore, MD 21202 Hotel Code: [HRB] Single/Double $182 Check-in time: 3:00 p.m. Check-out time: Noon [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Located...

Travel arrangements.(135th Congress of Correction)(air, car travel)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... For your absolute convenience and comfort, ACA has arranged top-of-the-line air and ground transportation at affordable rates, which will provide attendees of the 135th Congress of Correction the best service available. AIRLINES ...

Family Auxiliary Program and Tour.(135th Congress of Correction)(Baltimore, Maryland)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Baltimore, The 'Star Spangled Banner' City Monday, August 8, 2005 * 1:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Cost: $32 per person (adult or child) Are you ready to enjoy some of the distinct landmarks that make the harbor city of Baltimore great? If...

Monday Night Exhibit Hall Reception: "Summer Block Party".(135th Congress of Correction)
July 1, 2005... Monday, August 8, 2005 * 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Baltimore Convention Center, Exhibit Hall Baseball fans, history buffs, sea dogs and landlubbers alike are invited to the Exhibit Hall for an evening of dancing and socializing with...

Tuesday Morning Exhibit Hall Break "Take Me Out to the Ballgame".(135th Congress of Correction)
July 1, 2005... Tuesday, August 9, 2005 * 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Baltimore Convention Center, Exhibit Hall [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Start the morning off with a rush of excitement, as ACA pays tribute to America's most cherished pastime during the...

E. R. Cass Award Banquet and Entertainment.(135th Congress of Correction)
July 1, 2005... E.R. Cass Award Banquet Reception Wednesday, August 10, 2005 * 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Renaissance Harborplace by Marriott--Maryland Ballroom Foyer The E.R. Cass Award Banquet Reception starts off an evening of glamour, grace and...

Security and technology: the past 30 years.(CT FEATURE)
July 1, 2005... The past 30 years have brought significant changes in the application of security electronics and communications technologies to support the operational and security functions of correctional facilities. During the early 1970s, technology...

The rise of technology committees in corrections.(CT FEATURE)
July 1, 2005... There can be no doubt that technology has and will continue to change society. And while the corrections industry has traditionally been slow to change, the impact of technology on the corrections field is unmistakable. It was not long ago that...

Sharing information for a safer Texas: TDCJ's Emergency Action Center.(CT FEATURE)(Texas Department of Criminal Justice)
July 1, 2005... A 4 a.m. call from the warden at a secure state correctional facility informs the Emergency Action Center (EAC) that there has been an escape. With that single call, key administrative and security personnel from the Texas Department of...

New technology is creating improvements in the corrections field.(CT FEATURE)
July 1, 2005... During the past three years, new technologies, such as video visitation, video arraignment, teleconferencing and telemedicine, have been implemented in the corrections field that will lead to major adjustments in the focus of inmate...

Using investigative surveillance technology in correctional institutions.(CT FEATURE)
July 1, 2005... In the correctional setting, correctional administrators are often faced with a variety of challenges dealing with criminal conduct involving inmates and, on occasion, staff. The very nature of the correctional setting--hundreds to thousands of...

Automation, integration and performance-based management at the Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff's Office.(CT FEATURE)
July 1, 2005... Successfully operating a safe and secure local detention facility can be an immense challenge for local correctional managers. Adhering to state and federal mandates, complying with external monitoring agency standards and working within the...

High-tech prisons: latest technologies drive cost savings and staff efficiencies.(CT FEATURE)
July 1, 2005... Compared with five years ago, emerging prison technologies are not only better and more reliable, they are cheaper. Innovations such as touch-screen access control, nonlethal fencing and digital video offer substantial savings in staffing costs...

Design considerations for new facilities: integrating new and emerging technologies.(CT FEATURE)
July 1, 2005... As new and emerging technologies demonstrate increasing potential to impact the way correctional facilities evolve, architects and engineers must identify and evaluate the effects those technologies will have on traditional concepts of...

Safeguarding correctional officers and staff while on the job.(CT FEATURE)
July 1, 2005... Westchester County Department of Corrections in New York faces a double-edged mission every day: Maintaining secure, humane correctional facilities that comply with local, state and federal legal requirements while protecting more than 800...

Screening inmate mail for threatening or dangerous materials.
July 1, 2005... "Governor's mail booby-trapped!" So began one of the hundreds of newspaper headlines that appeared after apparent letter bombs were sent to numerous state governors. The letters were indeed booby-trapped; they contained incendiary devices...

Lessons from four projects dealing with incarceration and child support.
July 1, 2005... Authors' Note: Preparation of this article was supported by a grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation to the Center for Policy Research (CPR) to disseminate information on the child support situation that incarcerated and paroled parents...

The 2005 wreath-laying ceremony: damp skies did not dampen the tribute.(National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial)
July 1, 2005... Despite a persistent rainfall that curtailed some of the activities associated with the annual wreath-laying ceremony, the solemn event went on as scheduled on April 30 and drew about 175 participants to the National Law Enforcement Officers...

Wyoming Gov. Dave Freudenthal.(Private Sector News)(announces formation of a new prison)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Wyoming Gov. Dave Freudenthal has announced that Torrington, Wyo., will be the site of the state's new medium-security prison. Selected to provide services for the conceptual design, the architectural team of DLR Group of Colorado Springs,...

Heery International.(gets contracts to build administration building )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Heery International has been selected to provide architecture, engineering and construction management at-risk services for a new 27,000-gross-square-foot administration building to house the county manager, county attorney, finance, human...

American Institute of Architects.(appoints Steven E. Loomis to Committee on Architecture for Justice)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The American Institute of Architects (AIA) executive vice president, Norman L. Koonce, FAIA, recently appointed Steven E. Loomis, AIA to serve on the Committee on Architecture for Justice (CAJ) Knowledge Community Advisory Group. A principal...

SchenkelShultz Architecture.(Wayne County Jail completed)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... SchenkelShultz Architecture has completed the $19.2 million Wayne County Jail in Richmond, Ind. The design features the latest in security technology. The new 97,015-square-foot facility comprises 397 beds a medical area, a kitchen, a...

Commission on Accreditation for Corrections adopts a new policy.(Accreditation Byline)
July 1, 2005... The Commission on Accreditation for Corrections officially adopted the revised version of a new policy named "Discretionary Compliance" at ACA's 2005 Winter Conference in Phoenix. This policy was a long time in the making. The Commission on...

Practitioner-researcher partnerships: partnering for productivity.
July 1, 2005... The creation and work of partnerships between corrections professionals and researchers is an oft-cited, important and valuable goal, yet relatively few seem to exist. In an era where correctional agencies recognize the importance of...

Payroll Deduction Program.(Membership News)
July 1, 2005... Save postage and time -- Sign up to have your American Correctional Association membership dues automatically deducted from your paycheck or credit union account. New and renewing members from the states of Colorado, Virginia and...

Gearwear.(Membership News)
July 1, 2005... In August, look for new clothing items (e.g., full zip jackets) in our ACA store!

Snapshots from a chapter conference.(Membership News)
July 1, 2005... Below is another glimpse of an ACA chapter's conference. Thanks to the New York Courts and Youth Services Association (NYCAYSA) for providing this look into its annual conference, which was held last fall in the beautiful Finger Lakes region....

Welcome new members.(Membership News)
July 1, 2005... ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBER PENNSYLVANIA -- McKean County Jail, U.S. Penitentiary-Canaan SUPPORTING PATRON ARIZONA -- Corridor Inc. CALIFORNIA -- Colonial Medical Group NEW YORK -- Moody's Investors Service EXECUTIVE GOLD...

Women Probationers: Supervision and Success.(Book Review)
July 1, 2005... Women Probationers: Supervision and Success by Earlene Festervan, American Correctional Association, 2003, 132 pp. Women Probationers: Supervision and Success by Earlene Festervan is a quick read containing practical information about...

2005 buyers' guide of correctional products and services: listings by category.(ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS-INFECTION CONTROL)(Buyers Guide)
July 1, 2005... ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS DOORKING, INC. 120 South Glasgow Avenue Inglewood, CA 90301 Toll Free: 800-826-7493 310-645-0023 Fax: 310-641-1586 E-Mail: info@doorking.com Web Site: www.doorking.com Contact:...

2005 buyers' guide of correctional products and services: listings by category.(INMATE MONITORING & RECORDING/TRACKING SYSTEMS-L-3 COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY AND DETECTION SYSTEMS)(Buyers Guide)
July 1, 2005... INMATE MONITORING & RECORDING/TRACKING SYSTEMS ALANCO/TSI PRISM[TM] 15575 N. 83rd Way, Suite 4 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Toll Free: 800-834-0075 480-998-7700 Fax: 480-998-7600 E-Mail: everett@tsilink.com Web...