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Senators Feinstein, Grassley Introduce Legislation to Prohibit Cell Phones in Federal Prisons

By admin - Posted on October 6th, 2009

Bill aims to prevent inmates from using technology to commit crimes outside of prison walls

October 5, 2009 -- Washington, D.C. –U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) today announced legislation to prevent inmates from using cell phones to commit crimes from inside prison walls.

The bill would close a loophole in federal law by prohibiting the use or possession of cell phones and wireless devices in federal prisons. The bill also would classify cell phones and wireless devices as contraband material. Anyone who provides, or attempts to provide, an inmate with a cell phone could face imprisonment of up to one year. » read more »

Mass. Gov. Patrick Adminstration To File Bills To Strengthen Public Safety

By admin - Posted on May 8th, 2009

Anti-Crime Bills Will Require Post-Release Supervision, and Improve Employment Opportunities

BOSTON– Thursday, May 07, 2009 – Continuing Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick’s efforts to strengthen public safety, improve delivery and reform operations of state government, Public Safety Secretary Kevin M. Burke today announced the Patrick-Murray Administration will be filingbills to require post-release supervision for offenders and enhance employment opportunities for rehabilitated individuals with criminal records. » read more »