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 rookie officer, fired for threatening a youth, says long hours and limited supervision left her unprepared
Programs cut include those supporting police officer wellness, corrections reentry, victim services, mental health and crime reduction
Gregory Rodriguez, 47, was sentenced to 224 years for sexually assaulting nine inmates over an 11-year period at the women’s prison in Chowchilla
The review found excessive overtime, outdated internal pay policies, inaccurate time keeping and improper application of pay times
The convicted killer of four University of Idaho students said taunts from fellow inmates at Idaho’s maximum-security prison are keeping him awake at night
The man allegedly grabbed a correctional officer by the throat, punched him in the face and knocked off his glasses, then struck him three to four more times
It is expected to hold 1,300 immigration detention beds, though that capacity could be expanded to 2,000, state officials said
The Axon body-worn cameras have already reduced inmate grievance response times by up to 12% and use-of-force reports have dropped by about 17%
In court filings, detainees said they were fed inedible “slop” and endured the “horrific stench” of sweat, urine and feces, in part because the rooms have open toilets
PRODUCT NEWS
NYC Corrections has bought multiple units of the DrugDetect-F1 to ensure officer safety in a dynamic environment
This modernization effort will replace the VADOC’s legacy paper-based process with a secure, digital platform that ensures greater control, visibility, and accountability over tool inventory and usage
A federal settlement requires the Sonoma County jail to accept materials from publishers unless there’s a clear security risk and give inmates a way to appeal rejections
Network Solutions
This milestone comes as Ookla, a global leader in connectivity intelligence, named T-Mobile the Best Network in one of the biggest ever U.S.-based network tests of its kind
Guide is the new flagship model for Garrett’s line of hand-held security screening products, with a sleek new look to meet the aesthetic desires of the modern security customer
Senior law enforcement early adopters appreciate DDF1’s unique value proposition
Event will bring together key decision-makers, thought leaders, and innovators to explore the latest developments in public safety technology