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
Michigan DOC staff will photocopy all original mail, including legal and confidential documents, then shred the originals in front of the recipient
A 48% vacancy rate is straining South Carolina’s ability to intercept drones smuggling contraband into prisons
EMS agencies say unpaid bills for emergency transports and services provided to incarcerated patients are threatening payroll, staffing and response times
Michael Fisher was one of 10 officers charged in the 2024 death of Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility
David Ferrone was given a one-year conditional discharge after pleading guilty to planting a knife to justify use of force in the case of inmate Messiah Nantwi
The inmate, serving time for murder, assaulted a 56-year-old correctional corporal at Idaho Maximum Security Institution
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office aims to reduce reliance on third-party security and improve conditions at the 108-bed facility
The new Cuyahoga Hills facility will be the first in Ohio’s overhaul, replacing a large open-layout prison with 12-bed therapeutic pods
A nonprofit program offers virtual job interviews, emotional support, and exposure to real-world scenarios through donated headsets
PRODUCT NEWS
Prison system officials in Hawaii are hoping to stymie an overwhelming number of sick leave calls by hiring more people and looking into a video visitation system
Pryme radio products have released a new line of headphones, accessories and mics for law enforcement
Software integrates video, CAD and more to increase situational awareness
Inmates complained of ill effects from carbon monoxide
Off-the-shelf wearable technologies connect COs to data.
Plans for boosting security at four prisons in Michigan were already in place before inmate Michael David Elliot busted out
Detector searches for contraband and cell phones on moving objects
New footwear is more breathable, lighter, and reduces hot spots
Users now able to access video management system from their mobile devices.
The most found contraband items are tobacco, other drugs, and cell phones