Sarah Roebuck

1 week ago | corrections1.com | Sarah Roebuck

ABINGDON, Va. — A federal jury found five former Virginia corrections officers not liable in the death of Charles Givens, an inmate with medical and mental health challenges who died in his cell at Marion Correctional Treatment Center in February 2022. The verdict was delivered April 10 in Abingdon, Virginia, concluding an eight-day civil trial in which attorneys for Givens’ sister, Kymberly Hobbs, sought $15 million in damages, NPR reports.

1 week ago | police1.com | Sarah Roebuck

Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling or having thoughts of suicide, you are not alone — and help is always available. Call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to connect with a trained counselor, or chat online at 988lifeline.org. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or someone you care about, please know that it’s never too late to reach out. You deserve help. You deserve hope. Someone is ready to listen.

1 week ago | corrections1.com | Sarah Roebuck

SONYEA, N.Y. — Correctional Officer David Hilburger was known as “Gandhi” by those who worked alongside him — a quiet, steady presence who brought calm to difficult situations. On April 9, the 53-year-old corrections officer was found dead inside state housing at Groveland Correctional Facility after he failed to report for duty following his regular days off, WGRZ reports. A wellness check was conducted, and he was discovered in his room.

1 week ago | police1.com | Sarah Roebuck

With the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) now signed into law under the Social Security Fairness Act, public safety professionals may see a long-awaited increase in their Social Security benefits — and it’s prompting many to revisit their retirement plans. For first responders who paid into a government pension instead of Social Security for part of their careers, the change could mean hundreds of dollars more in monthly benefits.

2 weeks ago | corrections1.com | Sarah Roebuck

The buzz of fluorescent lights. The clang of heavy doors. A crowd of “inmates” clap in unison as a black-clad figure steps onto the makeshift stage. He pauses, then delivers that famous line — “Hello, I’m Johnny Cash” — and just like that, the Folsom Prison Experience begins. But this isn’t the real Folsom. It’s a traveling immersive tribute, taking audience members inside one of the most iconic prison concerts in American history.