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'Surge' of violence prompts crackdown in California prison system, officials say
The day before state authorities announced plans to restrict inmate movement and revoke visits and other privileges, three inmates were killed in attacks at three different prisons.
California prisons restrict movement, calls and visits as violence surges
California corrections officials say high-security prisons across the state are tightly restricting movement, calls and visits while they probe a surge in violence this year.
California prisons increase security measures amid surge in violence behind bars
(FOX40.COM) –The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is taking additional security measures in response to a surge in violence against staff and inmates. On Saturday,
California State Prison, Sacramento among facilities placed on modified movement amid surge in violence
The California State Prison, Sacramento is among facilities that are being placed on modified movement after a surge in violence, correctional officers said.
Los Angeles County, state prisons up security after violence surge
Los Angeles County and other state prisons are upgrading their security after a recent surge in violence against staff and inmates. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) announced that it’s placing Level IV high-security sections within its facilities on a modified program,
L.A. County, state prisons up security after violence surge
Los Angeles County and other state prisons are upgrading their security after a recent surge in violence against staff and inmates. Details:
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