It’s easy to access illegal drugs in prison in Alaska, Department of Corrections says. Commissioner Dean Williams says his department is trying to stop it.
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Corrections investigating overdoses at Alaska women’s prison
Five inmates overdosed at Hiland Mountain Correctional Center in Eagle River over a 24-hour period, from Monday night to Tuesday night, according to the Alaska Department of Corrections.
No pre-trial office in Douglas, says Department of Corrections, which also clears up misconceptions
Geri Fox from Alaska’s Department of Corrections attended a special meeting of the Douglas Island Neighborhood Association Tuesday evening to assuage fears and offer clarification about a rumored “pre-trial facility.”
Alaska Department of Corrections denies reports of Douglas expansion
The Alaska Department of Corrections says Senate Bill 91 mandates expanded pre-trial services. Rumors that a Douglas office building could be part of the plan has neighbors alarmed and a state lawmaker demanding answers.
Corrections Commissioner to visit Haines: “We don’t think he’s coming to give us good news”
Haines lost thousands in state funding for its jail last year in response to the state’s spending gap. The town’s police chief believes an upcoming visit from the Department of Corrections head means more cuts are coming.
Capping caseloads ‘not realistic’ for state’s probation officers without funds
Department of Corrections Commissioner Ronald Taylor says the proposal would not be realistic without additional funding.
Department of Corrections releases new information policy
The Alaska Department of Corrections announced that it has developed a new policy on how prisoner deaths are handled.
As renovation of Douglas building looms, state seeks temporary office space
About 200 employees from the departments of Fish and Game and Corrections will be moved temporarily during an extensive renovation of the Douglas Island Building.
Juneau police officers testify against bill reclassifying drug crimes
Senate Bill 56 would make it a misdemeanor to possess small amounts of narcotics like heroin, oxycodone, cocaine and meth with no intent to sell – crimes that are currently considered felonies.