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 Alabama Solution,” streaming on HBO Max, used video from inside prison walls taken by inmates on contraband cellphones
The prisoner transport van overturned and ignited, killing Officer Michael Valera and an inmate and critically injuring two others
Chemical exposures, forced overtime and debate over the HALT Act remain key concerns a year after the wildcat prison strike that led to the firing of 2,000 correction officers
Analysts said closing the prison would reduce infrastructure costs as CDCR projects $2.5 billion in maintenance needs at 25 facilities
The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office used its traveling training center to reinforce de-escalation tactics and reduce use-of-force incidents
A medical audit of the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center links systemic breakdowns in detox, chronic care and emergency response to ongoing constitutional violations
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Cellsense Plus allows for finer detection of smaller concealed items
The jammer is great for blocking cell phone connections ranging from 3G, 4G, Bluetooth, WiFi and more
Communication throughout a facility is paramount to not only productivity, but also officer safety
Share your plans to purchase jail management software to better facilitate operations within your department
Recent knife attacks against correctional staff by inmates have reached a critical level
The scanner will detect drugs, liquids, metals and plastics
System will automate prison sentence calculation, remove possibility of human error
We want to know: What methods is your facility using to prevent contraband cell phones?
Good posture, comfort and health are all affected by what you wear on your feet; check out our poll to see what correctional officers are looking for in duty boots
The Kronos Telestaff software helps the CDCR manage 35,000 employees across 34 facilities