tag | John Wetzel
September 13, 2021 | 3:54 PM
Wetzel leaving as prisons chief, Wolf names acting successor
Wolf plans to name as acting secretary George Little, who has overseen community corrections, parole and probation field supervision services, and parole re-entry operations.
June 11, 2020 | 4:06 PM
Why Gov. Tom Wolf’s big effort to grant coronavirus reprieves to Pa. inmates came up small
The Department of Corrections has defended its response, saying it was a cautious approach that included all relevant parties to represent the public interest.
May 21, 2020 | 7:07 AM
To reprieve or not to reprieve? That’s everyone’s question
Is state moving too slow or too fast with coronavirus releases?
April 17, 2020 | 6:31 AM
Prison design creates ideal environment for coronavirus
Connected vents and small cells help accelerate the virus’s spread, and puts inmates on edge
April 3, 2020 | 9:37 AM
Amid pandemic, activists call prison crowding cruel and unusual punishment
Most cells measure about 10 feet by 10 feet. Critics contend that, given the size of the current prison population, such tight quarters make it impossible for inmates to keep a safe distance from one another.
March 31, 2020 | 8:37 PM
Hundreds could be released from Pa. state prisons under draft plans to help prevent a coronavirus outbreak
The proposal under discussion would prioritize non-violent, low-level offenders who are deemed medically "vulnerable."
November 18, 2019 | 5:15 AM
13 prison employees suspended in Pennsylvania inmate death
A Corrrections spokeswoman says the suspension of employees over an inmate death is uncommon.
November 8, 2019 | 1:45 PM
Prisons chief’s comments prompt 2nd prison-closing hearing
People urging Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration not to close Retreat State Prison will get a second chance to be heard.
