Delaware correctional officers speak out in documentary

"Following February's deadly prison riot at Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna, Delaware, the correction officers union is producing a documentary allowing guards to tell their story."

NEWSWORKS

Will LeitzingerJuly 3, 2017

Delaware Agrees to Raise Prison Guard Pay

"Delaware Gov. John Carney agreed to increase starting salaries for the state’s correctional officers by 22%, a move that followed a deadly February prison siege in which a veteran officer was killed."

WALL STREET JOURNAL

Will LeitzingerJune 20, 2017

Agreement reached to boost Delaware correctional officer pay

"Delaware’s correctional officers will see their pay increase by about $5,000 next year under a collective bargaining agreement with the labor union representing prison guards, officials said Tuesday."

WASHINGTON POST

Will LeitzingerJune 20, 2017

Agreement raises starting pay of Delaware correctional officers

"Gov. John Carney and the unions that represent prison correctional officers announced Tuesday they reached an agreement that would increase starting pay and lead to safer conditions inside prison walls."

DELAWARE ONLINE

Will LeitzingerJune 20, 2017

Independent Review Urges Overhaul of Delaware Prison

"The Delaware prison where inmates killed a corrections officer in February will remain ripe for further turmoil unless officials boost staffing, improve the institutional culture and make a range of other changes, an outside review team reported Friday."

WALL STREET JOURNAL

Will LeitzingerJune 2, 2017