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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections has scheduled public hearings in Clearfield and Centre counties to discuss the proposed closures of the Quehanna Boot Camp and SCI Rockview …
Public Hearings Announced for Proposed Closures of Quehanna Boot Camp and SCI Rockview Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) reached a milestone in 2024, reporting the highest number of visits between incarcerated individuals and their loved ones in the department’s …
Record-Breaking Year for Connections: Pennsylvania DOC Sees Historic High in Prison Visits Read More HARRISBURG, PA — In case you missed it, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) has announced plans to close SCI Rockview, Quehanna Boot Camp, and two Community Corrections Centers (CCCs) …
ICYMI: Major Prison Closures Proposed in Pennsylvania—What It Means for Staff, Communities, and Taxpayers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A storm of controversy surrounds the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) as its decision to shutter SCI-Rockview, Quehanna Boot Camp, and community corrections centers (CCCs) in Greene and …
Corrections Officers Slam “Devastating” Prison Closures That Threaten Safety, Jobs, and Communities! Read More
SOMERSET, PA — Josue Quino, a 38-year-old inmate at the State Correctional Institution at Somerset, was discovered unresponsive in his cell on the night of February 6, 2025. Prison staff …
Inmate Found Dead at SCI Somerset as Investigation Underway Read More
COLLEGEVILLE, PA — Tam Le, a 53-year-old inmate on death row at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Phoenix, was found unresponsive in his cell on the evening of February …
Death Row Inmate Found Deceased at SCI Phoenix Read More 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