The Philadelphia Department of Prisons has increased its correctional officer staffing by 27% since April 2024, marking a significant turnaround for a system that struggled with severe shortages follo ...
More corrections officers should give incarcerated people more time outside their cells and reduce costly mandatory overtime for prison staff.
The Philadelphia Department of Prisons has begun allowing correctional officers to wear hijabs while on duty, a policy change that advocates say marks an important step toward protecting religious fre ...