‘Concerning rise’ in violence, overdoses leads to restrictions at California prisons

‘Concerning rise’ in violence, overdoses leads to restrictions at California prisons

California is increasing restrictions at its highest security men’s prisons, including at a facility in Los Angeles County where two officers have been stabbed in the last 10 days, as it conducts investigations into a “concerning rise” in violence, drug overdoses and contraband. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced the immediate implementation of a “modified program” at 21 of its Level III and Level IV — the two …