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
Clark County’s district attorney is seeking death warrants for three inmates, but ongoing legal battles, drug challenges and past failures leave the state’s first execution in nearly two decades uncertain
The lawsuit alleges Boise police failed to verify identities or gather critical information before opening fire during the chaotic response to inmate Skylar Meade’s hospital escape
Investigators allege the officers provided K2 and suboxone to inmates for payment, using electronic programs, such as CashApp
The courtroom was standing room only, with many of the attendees wearing Athena Strand’s favorite color of pink
Eight corrections officers and three National Guardsmen suffered smoke inhalation while responding to deliberately set blazes at Marcy Correctional Facility
Four prisoners were killed and a dozen injured during a 90-minute outbreak of violence at Washington State Prison in Georgia
The new on-site facility at Norfolk City Jail expands care access, reduces hospital transports and frees up deputy time
Former corrections officer Caleb Blair agreed to serve 11 years in prison in the death of Messiah Nantwi at Mid-State Correctional Facility
A former FCI Dublin officer admitted to repeated sexual acts with an inmate and lying to investigators during a widening federal probe
PRODUCT NEWS
Updated security protocol for all staff, visitors, volunteers and all other personnel began on January 1, 2023
COs found the drug, which is used to manage opioid withdrawal, after a tip from an informant
President Biden signed the bill to fix prison cameras after rampant staff sexual abuse, inmate escapes and high-profile deaths
The book is about Richard Van Wickler’s life experiences and includes tips on de-escalating aggression
“If you get 2 pounds of weed, it’s safe to assume it didn’t come in through the visit floor.”
The bi-partisan legislation, now on its way to President Biden to sign, forces BOP to fix and replace surveillance cameras
While awaiting trial for attempted murder the inmate made video calls and sent 1,000 texts of a sexual nature to a teenage girl
Contraband found inside the footballs included bags of marijuana, cellphones and chargers and packs of cigarettes
12-year CO described violence, low morale and mandates at the facility that recently transitioned to county control
New York Department of Labor report directs prisons to make mailrooms safer and provide better protective equipment to reduce drug exposure