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A bill allowing Florida prison officials to recruit more young correctional officers is continuing to move in both chambers of the Florida…
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If Florida lawmakers don’t do anything policy wise soon, the state’s prison population could increase. That’s according to a report commissioned by the…
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Florida lawmakers are working to create a centralized location for criminal justice data statewide. As the head of the Judiciary Committee, Rep. Chris…
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About $5 million separates the Florida House and Senate’s criminal justice budget. But, while there are some differences, there are areas where both…
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Should inmates be criminally charged when cell phones are found on their person? In Florida prisons, that can occur. But, in county jails, not so much.…
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Fighting contraband has been an ongoing issue within the state’s prison system. Florida’s prison chief is exploring some innovative ideas to address that…
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The costs to settle outstanding prison lawsuits could mean less money to spend on Florida Department of Corrections’ priorities. That’s the message from…
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With the third largest inmate population in the U.S., the Florida Department of Corrections is continuing to look for ways to get that number to…
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Florida’s prison population appears to be on the decline. “Right now, we’ve got about 96,700 inmates,” said David Ensley, the Chief of Research and Data…
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Despite a series of efforts, the Florida Department of Corrections is still facing a significant staffing shortage. The agency’s vacancy rates have more…