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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
HOUTZDALE, PA — An inmate at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Houtzdale has been pronounced deceased following efforts by prison staff and emergency responders to revive him. Lance Heverly, 39, …
SCI Houtzdale Inmate Death Under Investigation by State Police and Coroner Read More
BELLEFONTE, PA — The State Correctional Institution at Rockview is at the center of a formal inquiry following the death of inmate Gary Vandenberg. The 52-year-old prisoner was found unresponsive in …
Inmate’s Death at Rockview Correctional Facility Under Investigation Read More
COLLEGEVILLE, PA — The State Correctional Institution at Phoenix faced a grave situation on November 1, 2024, as inmate Shaun Harden, aged 45, was discovered unresponsive in his cell. Harden’s condition …
Inmate Found Unresponsive at SCI Phoenix, Investigation Underway Read More
MECHANICSBURG, PA —The Department of Corrections Parole and Probation has received bullet and stab protective vests for their K9 officers, courtesy of Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. This generous contribution …
Protecting Paws: Lifesaving Vests Boost Safety for Law Enforcement K9s Read More