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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) has achieved a substantial reduction in its corrections officer vacancy rate, which fell to 4.8 percent as of the end of …
Reduced Vacancy Rates Boost Safety and Savings in Pennsylvania’s Corrections System Read More
CAMP HILL, PA — The State Correctional Institution at Camp Hill reported the death of inmate Spencer Kassel, 35, following an assault by another inmate in the recreation yard on …
SCI Camp Hill Inmate Dies After Assault in Recreation Yard Read More
SOMERSET, PA — An inmate at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Somerset has died, according to a statement released by Superintendent Kenneth Hollibaugh. Steve Cossom, 44, was pronounced deceased on …
Death of SCI Somerset Inmate Under Investigation Read More
WAYNESBURG, PA — The State Correctional Institution at Greene has announced the death of Joseph Taylor, a 48-year-old inmate who passed away on December 30, 2024. Superintendent Randy Evans confirmed the …
Investigation Underway After Death of SCI Greene Inmate Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) is taking groundbreaking steps to increase accountability and rebuild public trust by adopting key recommendations from the Citizen Law Enforcement Advisory and …
DOC Adopts CLEAR Commission’s Accountability Plan, Sets New Standards for Parole Services Read More
ALBION, PA — Authorities are investigating the death of Nicholas Martin, a 34-year-old inmate at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Albion, who was discovered unresponsive in his cell on the …
Inmate Found Deceased at SCI Albion Read More