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
Nearly 30 incarcerated men at Louisiana State Penitentiary were chosen to participate in the event based on good behavior
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ICE detainees were removed just hours after a corrections recruit was arrested by federal agents in Portland
The inmate slammed the CO head-first into the ground, causing his body to go limp, court documents state
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A Minnesota state survey found 94 noncitizens in jail with ICE detainers, and 207 in prison, for a total of about 300 people, compared to 1,360 reported by DHS
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Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce criticized ICE for detaining a Cumberland County recruit with no criminal record and leaving his vehicle running on a city street
Splashed with bodily fluids and forced into double shifts, N.J. corrections officers say unsafe conditions and lack of support are driving many out of the job
The CO knew about the knife and helped the inmate destroy evidence after the attempted murder at Turbeville prison, according to a warrant
“The Alabama Solution,” streaming on HBO Max, used video from inside prison walls taken by inmates on contraband cellphones
A state report cites unsafe conditions and operational failures that force correctional officers into prolonged shifts and hazardous working environments
PRODUCT NEWS
The lite version of Eyewitness Data Vault supports smaller installations
Increased brightness and safety ups the ante for flashlights
The rugged tablet can withstand dust and water and be used with gloves
Camera can detach from pole and attach to chest harness or vest clamp
Portable device offers a forensic lab in the palm of your hand
Tablet allows communication for inmates, while letting staff focus security and control
Fence-mounted sensor simplifies zone monitoring and saves time and money on installation
The commercialization of unmanned aerial aircrafts is leading to innovative, off-the-shelf tools for corrections uses
Sheriff William Federspiel says he hopes to never have to use it, since to do so implies “something awfully bad has happened”
Stun vest promises safety for court officials, attorneys and corrections officers