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
More than 800 inmates were on waitlists for opioid treatment this fall, as overdose deaths in custody continue to rise
A former training officer was ordered to serve up to four years in prison for molesting two corrections officer trainees at SCI Dallas
The case stemmed from a 2016 intake incident in which a Muslim inmate said he was threatened with discipline for refusing to shave
Nicholas Kieffer’s lawsuit alleges reputational harm and malicious prosecution following his acquittal in the death of inmate Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility
The proposed legislation would fund mental health screenings and referrals for corrections officers at the federal, state and local levels
COs describe how mandatory overtime, staffing shortages and lack of support are eroding morale
Stressful work, weaker pensions complicate Ky. juvenile justice hiring, commissioner tells lawmakers
Budget testimony focused on staffing data, recruitment obstacles and the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice’s plans to expand facilities
The loss of roughly 2,600 corrections officers since the 2025 strike continues to strain operations across 42 New York prisons
Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Stanley Richards to lead the Department of Correction, marking the first time a formerly incarcerated person will oversee the city’s jail system
PRODUCT NEWS
Telogis is able to gather vehicle data specific to the officers’ driving environment to keep officers on the road safer and more aware
Body-scanners could be a big deterrent to the flow of contraband, and also help staff avoid liability
Video visitation systems advance officer safety and cut down on contraband; here are five to consider when you’re thinking about making the switch
2015 Ford Transit Prisoner Transport vehicle can carry as many as 12 inmates in 3 separate compartments
Both VisStation and its accompanying enclosure were made specifically for a corrections environment
Offers three different terminals: single handset, dual handset, or hands-free
InVision offers safety, security and convenience, and is economical and easy to use
Do-it-yourself video visitation system that makes it easy for anyone to install
VideoViso STS Series provides a more efficient, reduced-risk environment for jail staff
The SecurPASS machines will be used to scan several hundred prisoners a day