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 report recommends policy changes after officers allegedly used improper tactics, deployed pepper spray in a housing unit and failed to recover any contraband at Carl Robinson Correctional Institution
Lishawn Knott and Michael Miles Jr. face charges ranging from assault and rioting to drug trafficking and firearm offenses
Alexander Dockery, whose life sentence was commuted by Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2023, will serve on the state Commission of Correction
The four Perry County Correctional Prep Center inmates forced their way past detention officers after one inmate faked a medical emergency
CDCR officials say workforce changes, procurement reforms and workers’ compensation efforts could reduce costs
Jurors concluded officials failed to provide adequate food and recreation while the inmate was housed at the now-closed Northern Correctional Institution
Former Sgt. Glenn Trombly testified against fellow officers after pleading guilty to reckless endangerment and falsifying records
The governor is backing a 15% raise proposal for correctional officers while the state tests a new hiring approach
The new law allows families of eligible correction officers who die while still employed to receive pension benefits as if the officer had already retired
PRODUCT NEWS
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
The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department has purchased 4,641 BWCs for deputies to wear in the facilities, which have seen a spike in inmate deaths in 2025
The body scanners combine advanced AI-assisted detection, superior imaging, and patented DruGuard drug-detection software within a user-friendly interface
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Axon to acquire AI-powered 911 communications company Prepared, strengthening the public safety ecosystem from call to closure