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Wyoming Department of Corrections

Prison chief: Staff shortage could create dangerous conditions

August 16, 2019 by Andrew Graham 6 Comments

Low staffing at the Wyoming State Penitentiary and the Wyoming Women’s Center could jeopardize safety, prison director Bob Lampert told lawmakers Thursday.

‘Good time’ rolling soon to a jail near you?

June 11, 2019 by Andrew Graham 1 Comment

Last year inmates spent two months on average in jails after sentencing, awaiting a prison bed and losing opportunities to reduce time with good behavior.

Women’s prison conditions like ‘stockyard’ say former inmates

March 26, 2019 by Andrew Graham 3 Comments

Released incarcerees of Wyoming’s only women’s prison denounce crumbling facilities, punitive use of jails.

Cuts to prison drug treatment come back to bite budget

December 19, 2017 by Andrew Graham Leave a Comment

Lawmakers’ and Gov. Matt Mead’s decision to cut $4.5 million from substance abuse programs in prisons is costing the state money, WDOC director said.

State pen boondoggle gives us a sinking feeling

July 25, 2017 by Kerry Drake Leave a Comment

Wyoming considers throwing good money after bad at the state prison, gambling with the safety of inmates and prison staff.
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