Nearly 1,000 inmates are helping to fight the L.A. wildfires. The ethics are complicated
California's program is not without controversy, as the inmates are paid little for dangerous and difficult work. Many participants, however, say they appreciated the opportunity.
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Death of California prison inmate from Sacramento County investigated as homicide, CDCR says
WELL, THE SEARCH FOR SURVIVORS ... if a man serving a prison term for a Sacramento County burglary was killed by his cellmate on Wednesday, according to the California Department of Corrections ...
Inmate back in custody after walking out of San Diego criminal re-entry facility
After a day-long search, law enforcement officials have apprehended an inmate seen walking out of a re-entry facility in San ...
Investopedia22 天
The Hidden Economic Forces Behind California's Use of Inmates as Firefighters
How Many Inmates Are Fighting the L.A. Wildfires? About 9,000 firefighters have been deployed to put out the L.A. wildfires. According to California's Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation ...
Los Angeles Times28 天
Opinion: California’s inmate firefighters deserve more than a raise. Make them employees
started a fundraiser on Friday to support the fire crews of California’s prisons. Jan. 11, 2025 Other considerations belong in the discussion of helping inmate firefighters, including that they ...
KTLA12 天
Violent attack by 3 inmates hospitalizes California correctional officer
An attempted homicide investigation is underway in a California state prison after a supervising correctional officer was reportedly attacked by three inmates, authorities announced Thursday.
AOL1 个月
Inmates are fighting California wildfires: When did it start, how much do they get paid?
As wildfires continue to devastate Southern California, thousands of first responders are on the ground, trying to get the destruction under control. About 900 of them are prison inmates.