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
Two now-deceased staff members are accused of grooming and sexually assaulting youth in custody at Spokane County Juvenile Detention Center
The group faces 13 charges after a months-long investigation into contraband at the Virginia Correctional Center for Women
The Hennepin County jail added 99 new deputies and cut annexing costs, but remains under a conditional license following seven in-custody deaths in a two-year period
Joseph Ray Snow was convicted of assault after breaking an inmate’s nose and kicking his teeth out during a 2022 booking
Sheriff Luna and DA Hochman support building a new facility, while county supervisors continue to push for closing Men’s Central Jail without building a replacement
The new series follows an ex-soldier turned CO who takes a job at a prison to protect someone she loves, introducing a new storyline within the original ‘Prison Break’ universe
Police say a concealed .22-caliber revolver was fired during the trip, prompting new screening protocols for incoming inmates
The officers were acquitted of criminal charges but failed to follow the DOCCS policy requiring intervention during excessive force
The 1,600-inmate facility is relying on National Guard water deliveries and portable restrooms as officials prepare for a full infrastructure replacement at Montana State Prison
PRODUCT NEWS
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Axon to acquire AI-powered 911 communications company Prepared, strengthening the public safety ecosystem from call to closure
If your agency has a moment to highlight — big or small — that reflects the courage and care of your team, Axon wants to hear it
Opioid Overdose Response
OverWatch tracks detainee vitals — including heart rate, oxygen levels and stress — and alerts staff during crises
The scanning policy, backed by AFSCME, follows reports of fentanyl and synthetic drugs entering prisons through letters and legal mail
The legislation is part of a broader effort to address chemical exposures in correctional facilities