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 Lakeview Correctional Facility officer was diagnosed with a concussion, while the counselor suffered injuries to her jaw, neck and head
Gov. Gavin Newsom says the new learning complex marks a major step in shifting the historic prison toward rehabilitation
Policy changes at the Norfolk City Jail include RN-led intake screenings, expanded mental health staffing and enhanced deputy training
Sex Money Murder-24K leaders orchestrated narcotics smuggling and inmate assaults across multiple Florida facilities, according to federal prosecutors
The guilty finding stems from a 2019 dining hall dispute that led to a physical struggle with Lansing Correctional Facility staff
Serving a 30-year sentence, a Danville Correctional Center inmate who started the program says leading palliative care efforts changed his life
Union leaders say the proposed base pay increase would boost recruitment, improve retention and reduce reliance on augmentation across federal prisons
Ruling cites ongoing constitutional violations and says inmates face immediate risk from systemic healthcare failures
A prosecutor ruled the Boise officer acted on a “reasonable mistake of fact” after 911 callers misidentified an armed IDOC officer during the inmate escape
PRODUCT NEWS
New mission mode provides simpler and more intuitive sampling of hazardous vapors
Midland County Jail officials say outsourcing mail scanning improves safety for staff and inmates while maintaining access to correspondence
A Senate panel recommends outfitting corrections officers at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center, operated by CoreCivic, with body cameras following a violent 2025 riot
The 5-year contract is partially funded through a $500,000 state grant
Acquisition will enhance Tyler’s electronic warrants offering, connecting courts and public safety
Michigan DOC staff will photocopy all original mail, including legal and confidential documents, then shred the originals in front of the recipient
Real-time respiratory monitoring detects inmate in distress within minutes of booking, prompting immediate lifesaving intervention