The Green Wire
July 14, 2006
The Green Wire July 14, 2006 Issue
In an effort to "promote positive inmate behavior" CDCR has decided to begin a pilot program at CRC, MCSP, CTF, CIM, SOL, CMF, COR, SATF, CEN and LAC. This program calls for Friday visiting from "1200-2000 hours to accommodate both assigned inmates and their working families." Can you say Kumbaya everyone?
March 31, 2006
The Green WIre March 31, 2006 Issue
CCPOA NEEDS YOUR HELP FOR POTENTIAL LAWSUIT AGAINST STATE. As you may be aware, the CDCR is implementing various changes to programs and staff working conditions - some of which may be in violation of our contract. For instance, the Behavioral Management Unit (BMU) was approved as a pilot project at one institution, but is now being expanded, without proper authority or notice, to other institutions. We urge you to report any CDCR changes to CCPOA immediately...
March 28, 2006
The Green WIre March 28, 2006 Issue
CCPOA Hosts "Issues Forum." In an effort to spur some real corrections reform in California, CCPOA hosted an issues forum in Sacramento to address the areas of rehabilitation, treatment, mental health and other major corrections challenges. Nationally recognized experts shared their knowledge on these important issues with State Legislators, agency officials and others over a two-day period...
March 7, 2006
The Green WIre March 7, 2006 Issue
Hickman Quits. In a move that was long overdue, Corrections Secretary Rod Hickman resigned from his post last week - leaving a trail of failure and disappointment in his wake. While the Administration tried to put a good spin on it - saying that Rod "served tirelessly" - you just can't hide the truth... which is that Hickman will be best remembered for his tireless self-promotion, failed leadership and uncanny ability to blame everyone else for his own and his management team's failures. (For more on the "Hickman Legacy," see latest President's Message at ccpoa.org)...
February 24, 2006
The Green WIre February 24, 2006 Issue
CCPOA starts first round of campaign interviews. The CCPOA PAC Committee is interviewing state legislative candidates all this week (February 21 – 24) - the first round of what will ultimately be many weeks of interviews for offices ranging from State Assembly to the Governor's office. In addition to these personal interviews, CCPOA also carefully reviews candidates' past voting records and their responses to a written questionnaire asking their thoughts and opinions on key public safety and labor issues...
February 14, 2006
The Green WIre February 14, 2006 Issue
Child molester report underscores failure of Hickman at helm. In response to a recent LA TV news report that state corrections officials are directing parole agents to "hide" high-risk sex offenders in local motels, often within a half-mile of schools, CCPOA says Corrections Secretary Rod Hickman is to blame, saying his failed leadership has left the department "rudderless and out of control..."
January 26, 2006
The Green WIre January 26, 2006 Issue
Schwarzegger prison bond proposal. CCPOA President Mike Jimenez testified this week before the Assembly Public Safety Committee on the Governor's bond proposal, as it relates to prison construction and the housing of inmates. Jimenez pointed out that the governor used "reverse math" to determine the number of inmate beds needed - basing it on how much he wanted to spend rather than on what's actually needed to deal with future inmate population growth. The governor's bean-counters also used a six-year-old report to estimate the number of county jail beds needed...
January 6, 2006
The Green WIre January 6, 2006 Issue
STATEWIDE INCIDENTS - Ironwood State Prison reported about 17 Hispanic inmates were involved in 3 simultaneous and separate physical altercations on the Facility D, main yard. A Code 3 alarm was announced and staff responded utilizing OC pepper spray, CS scat rounds, side-handled baton and 40 mm direct impact rounds to quell the incident. Six inmates sustained superficial stab/slashing wounds. One inmate sustained severe stab wounds to the abdomen and was transported to Palo Verde Hospital for treatment. Seventeen inmates were placed in ASU...
December 2, 2005
The Green WIre December 2, 2005 Issue
A riot occurred at CSP-Solano, Nov. 17 involving approximately 150-200 Black and Hispanic inmates on Facility II yard. 37mm, CN projectiles, pepper spray and batons were utilized to control the incident. Two inmates were transported for medical treatment, one with multiple stab wounds. No staff injuries were reported...
November 18, 2005
The Green WIre November 18, 2005 Issue
An Avenal State Prison inmate battered two correctional officers on Nov.4 at about 1040 hours. Force was used to quell the incident. The officers' injuries included abrasions, scratches, swollen areas around the eyes, and reddened areas around the mouth and neck. They were treated and released...
