Robots Serve as Wardens in South Korea


(12/29/2011)
Robots will be roaming the halls and serving as wardens at a South Korean jail in March 2012.

The Enemy Within: The Challenge of Eradicating Bedbugs


(12/29/2011)
Recent research has demonstrated that bedbugs can carry bacteria that have historically proven to be lethal to humans. With potent strains such as Enterococcus faecalis, Proteus mirabilis, and Staphylococcus aureus discovered on bedbugs, microbes have now become the ultimate target for integrated pest control providers when eradicating bedbug infestations in correctional facilities.

Merced Announces Solar Powered Facilities


(01/25/2012)
Merced County has recently announced the commission of its new 1.4-megawatt photovoltaic array to power the county’s correctional facilities in El Nido, Calif.

Illinois Seeks Equipment to Detect Illegal Phones


(01/25/2012)
Cell phones in prisons have been a controversial issue for quite some time, but the Illinois Department of Corrections is now requesting information from companies regarding equipment to detect illegal cell phone calls within the prison grounds.

Texas Forms New Juvenile Department


(01/25/2012)
The Texas Youth Commission and the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission are being replaced by a new agency intended to bring positive changes to the department.