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
Chattahoochee Technical College partnered with the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office to provide workforce-ready skills to inmates ages 16-24
Court documents allege the Riley County corrections officers hid love notes for an inmate inside a word search puzzle book
Pay raises and reduced overtime helped attract and retain corrections officers at the Morgan County Jail
The 2026 Roll Call of Heroes included corrections professionals from agencies in California, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Virginia and the Federal Bureau of Prisons
The Corrections Officer Blake Schwarz Suicide Prevention Act would create safe harbor protections for correctional officers seeking mental health treatment
Detainees at the Everglades facility could be relocated by early June amid ongoing federal reviews
Drones and other methods were used to smuggle contraband into the Memorial Unit throughout 2025
The Washington DOC says trained counselors will support inmates facing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts or addiction-related crises
Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden said stricter pretrial release rules under “Iryna’s Law” have contributed to rising jail populations
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Florida Department of Corrections modernizes key deposit and disbursement services for 128 facilities across the state
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In:SITE leverages Geogentia’s cutting-edge geospatial data technology to generate detailed, easy-to-understand reports; these reports not only reveal the presence of prohibited devices in a facility but also provide insights into common tactics used for contraband smuggling