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
“You have these brand, spanking new, inexperienced officers being led to the slaughter,” a former CDCR lieutenant said. “Security measures are non-existent.”
Gov. Ron DeSantis said he’s considering standing up a facility at a Florida National Guard training center known as Camp Blanding
Richard Jordan was sentenced to death in 1976 for killing and kidnapping a mother of two young children
Ashley “Ash” Aples, 43, a father of three, had been with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office for almost two years
In recent months, the Krome facility has been plagued with complaints about unhygienic conditions and overcrowding
Prosecutors have a different perspective on Raymond Minaya’s motives: the Gorilla Stone Bloods member has a long history of violence and rule-breaking behind bars
The basis for the lock-ins was recorded in official logbooks in only three of the seven instances, the report found
Before the strike began in February, the number of state-ready inmates held in county jails was approximately 200; now, it’s more than 2,400
Jail reform advocates said the audit validated concerns they have brought up for years
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