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
A transformer exploded outside the Middleton House of Correction’s main housing unit, forcing the evacuation of 407 inmates
One officer suffered a fractured rib, another was sexually assaulted and others were beaten after slipping on soap-covered floors, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office said
Two inmates facing murder charges allegedly climbed through a ceiling maintenance door to flee the Sumter County facility
A federal court ruled the Bureau of Prisons likely violated due process in seeking to transfer inmates with commuted death sentences to the Supermax facility
Ronald Palmer Heath becomes the state’s first execution of 2026 following a three-drug lethal injection at Florida State Prison
The Atwater corrections officer said she feared for her life, but video showed the inmate walking away before she pursued and punched him
Lawmakers question Commissioner Angel Quiros as prison deaths, staff suicides and mental health demands strain the department’s $757 million budget
Some officers call the appointment a blow to morale, while others say firsthand experience could drive meaningful change
State leaders say increasing base pay and adding new security positions will help stabilize Florida’s prisons and reduce reliance on emergency measures
PRODUCT NEWS
County supervisors approved a tentative proposal to arm probation officers, though the firearms policy is still in the works
The Freestyle Handheld Laser works with no warm-up time needed, and can scan in tight and hard-to-reach areas
PRISM technology allows the officer to change the breathalyzer’s sensor on their own when needed
$3 million has been set aside to reformat files on each of the state’s 14,600 inmates
We all know about license plates, but did you know these products were inmate-made too?
All holsters offer variations to fit a wearer’s needs
Peerless Handcuff Company handcuffs are half the weight of a standard chain link handcuff
The new gloves are durable and boast a Latex-free interior
Cameras will give officials a better picture of events
Twelve models of the glove are available — all of which are available with EN 388:2003 Puncture/Needle Resistance Level 4