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
Brad Sigmon, who killed his ex-girlfriend’s parents with a baseball bat, was shot by three volunteer Broad River Correctional Institution employees
Joshua Bartlett admitted to filing a false report after an inmate died following a use-of-force incident involving fellow COs at Mid-State prison
Nearly a dozen inmates from Mack Alford Correctional Center volunteered to help a family escape storm damage and regain access to their home
Event will bring together key decision-makers, thought leaders, and innovators to explore the latest developments in public safety technology
The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office and union say earlier entry helps build careers while tackling persistent staffing shortages
The FIRE Act would invest $20 million annually to expand safety protections, fair wages, and job training while creating a path to record expungement and long-term firefighting careers
Justices ruled there’s no proof the recent execution of Mikal Mahdi was botched, rejecting calls to disclose protocols ahead of Stephen Stanko’s scheduled execution
The Cuyahoga County CO, who had Type 2 diabetes, fell into a coma after supervisors refused to let him monitor his glucose levels during a shift
Ex-police chief Grant Hardin may have exploited his prison kitchen role to flee in a fake law enforcement uniform
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