Corrections News
Corrections news is essential for the correctional facility workforce, providing up-to-date information on developments, policy changes, and emerging trends in the penitentiary system. This directory offers articles that help staff stay current on issues affecting their work environment, inmate management, and facility operations. Regularly engaging with corrections news ensures personnel are prepared for new challenges and opportunities. For additional insights, explore our section on Correctional Design and Operations Management.
BREAKING NEWS
The ACLU is only challenging the ban on gender-affirming medication, not the portion of the law that outlaws department funding of gender-reassignment surgeries
The Guilford County detention officer, who was not present during the attempted stabbing, allegedly assaulted the inmate after learning of the attack; he has since resigned
Despite closing four prisons, California spends millions annually to maintain shuttered facilities
The Oregon DOC released pre-dismissal letters after an investigation revealed racist language, hate speech and demeaning content shared by tactical team members
ICE
Miami-Dade County jail staff certified through the 287(g) program are now authorized to move detainees to ICE-approved sites, including “Alligator Alcatraz”
Flores argues that juror bias and improper witness testimony denied him a fair trial in the 1996 case
The prison inspector’s warning follows a viral video showing a person being rescued from floodwaters by an agricultural drone
The We Will Act Act law lets corrections officers and police use legal means — including jamming and hacking — to neutralize drones near prisons and other protected areas
Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel, who has been sworn in by more than 1,300 law enforcement agencies nationwide, was honored by the VADOC during a ceremony attended by state leaders
