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 probe centers on whether female inmates face increased danger under current housing rules
A Lancaster County court ruled the termination was not justified under the labor agreement and cited inconsistent discipline among staff
The pair walked away from a work detail at the Christian County jail and fled at speeds up to 120 mph before being captured
The bill focuses on bringing back nearly 800 inmates from a privately run prison in Arizona despite limited in-state bed space
The policy change at the Genesee County jail follows the release of video that unintentionally captured a separate inmate’s protected health information
Jeremy Tremaine Williams was convicted of the 2021 rape and killing of a 5-year-old girl and is asking to waive further appeals
Two corrections officers fell critically ill after handling the materials at Mohawk Correctional Facility, with testing underway to identify the substance
Average overtime climbed to 432 hours per employee as total hours reached 8.7 million, accounting for 44% of New York’s total overtime spending
Attorneys debated whether alleged coercion should factor into sentencing despite acquittals on trafficking charges
PRODUCT NEWS
The total cost of the purchases is $1.2 million; the state is using federal stimulus dollars to pay for the equipment
The judge is giving the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation five months to get the body-worn devices into use
The advisory guidance aims to help non-federal public and private entities better understand federal laws and regulations related to UAS operations
The distribution was fueled by a partnership between the REFORM Alliance, the National Sheriffs’ Association and the Correctional Leaders Association
Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office deputies and COs are wrapping up training on the use of body cameras this week
The union filed complaints after COs were required to wear masks for two, 12-hour shifts in a row despite “an ample supply of surgical masks in the county’s stockpile”
The department has also begun point prevalence testing, which involves testing asymptomatic individuals
Officials claim the ousted medical provider was responsible for a one-week doubling of the number of infected employees and inmates at Lansing Correctional Facility
All inmates and detainees at the Essex County Correctional Facility will be tested for COVID-19 using an antibody blood test that can deliver results in 15 minutes
If an inmate chooses to appear in a courtroom jail cell, they must first wait for deputies wearing masks to sanitize and wipe down the cell bars