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
Counties say holding state offenders longer impacts food, staffing, and medical planning — with no guaranteed reimbursement
The judge said Adams’ emergency orders violated the democratic process after the City Council overrode his veto of Local Law 42, which limits restrictive housing in jails
Sean “Diddy” Combs was found guilty under the Mann Act but not of sex trafficking or racketeering, avoiding a possible life sentence
Nicholas Vitale was one of 10 corrections officers indicted in the death of inmate Messiah Nantwi
Officer Francisco Paul Flattes served with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office for four years; he leaves behind his wife, who also works for the county detention center
Modified programming remains in place as CDCR investigates violence, drug use and contraband networks after searches uncovered 169 weapons and 310 cellphones
Antoine Massey was taken into custody at a residence about two miles from the jail; authorities are still searching for convicted murderer Derrick Groves
The Detroit Police Department, which will have to make hires to replace the 75 MDOC employees, has been shadowing personnel to train for detention center operations
Repeated inspections expose dangerous, degrading conditions at Men’s Central Jail — with little progress toward closure
PRODUCT NEWS
The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office used its traveling training center to reinforce de-escalation tactics and reduce use-of-force incidents
New mission mode provides simpler and more intuitive sampling of hazardous vapors
Midland County Jail officials say outsourcing mail scanning improves safety for staff and inmates while maintaining access to correspondence
A Senate panel recommends outfitting corrections officers at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center, operated by CoreCivic, with body cameras following a violent 2025 riot
The 5-year contract is partially funded through a $500,000 state grant
Acquisition will enhance Tyler’s electronic warrants offering, connecting courts and public safety
Michigan DOC staff will photocopy all original mail, including legal and confidential documents, then shred the originals in front of the recipient