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Dec. 06, 2017

Press Room

Dec. 06, 2017

Press Room

Maryland health secretary held in contempt over mental health system

A Baltimore judge held the state health secretary in civil contempt Thursday and slammed the Hogan administration for failing to provide adequate space in mental health hospitals.

Maryland health secretary held in contempt over mental health system

Dec. 06, 2017

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Dec. 06, 2017

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Group urges governor to fill vacancies in hospitals, correctional facilities

Council President Patrick Moran says Deer's Head Hospital in Salisbury has had to turn away hundreds of mental health clients that need aid and assistance due to insufficient staff and beds.

Group urges governor to fill vacancies in hospitals, correctional facilities

Dec. 06, 2017

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Dec. 06, 2017

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Assaults climb at Baltimore Central Booking since city jail closing

Baltimore Central Booking and Intake Center, the first institution people are brought to after being arrested in the city, has seen a spike in assaults since Gov. Larry Hogan closed the City Jail, state statistics show.

Assaults climb at Baltimore Central Booking since city jail closing

Dec. 06, 2017

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Dec. 06, 2017

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Maryland Dept. of Public Safety and Correctional Services targets prison staffing problem with hiring bonus

The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services has announced an incentive program that it hopes will attract correctional officers.

Maryland Dept. of Public Safety and Correctional Services targets prison staffing problem with hiring bonus

Dec. 06, 2017

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Dec. 06, 2017

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Maryland boosting incentives to recruit correctional officers

Maryland will offer a $5,000 recruitment bonus to new correctional officers to alleviate a persistent problem with vacancies in the state prison system.

Maryland boosting incentives to recruit correctional officers