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
The case stemmed from a 2016 intake incident in which a Muslim inmate said he was threatened with discipline for refusing to shave
A prosecutor ruled the Boise officer acted on a “reasonable mistake of fact” after 911 callers misidentified an armed IDOC officer during the inmate escape
A Jefferson Parish jail officer pleaded guilty to falsifying nearly 2,000 hours of time records
The Bureau of Prisons director points to rising drone drops, including a case at FCI Fort Dix where staff intercepted a drone drop carrying a 46-pound laundry bag filled with contraband
ICE
The Lino Lakes corrections officer was “masquerading as a U.S. citizen” and overstayed a student visa, according to DHS
One FMC Lexington corrections officer brought in drug-laced papers while another accepted payments and had sexual contact with an inmate, court records show
ICE
Gov. Wes Moore directed state agencies to continue cooperating on criminal matters while limiting formal immigration enforcement agreements
Sgt. Robert Hill spent three decades serving in state prisons and was known for mentoring fellow officers and stepping up for his team
A New York budget hearing testimony highlighted accelerating attrition, stalled HALT reform proposals and efforts to rebuild prison staffing levels
PRODUCT NEWS
The interactive dashboard provides daily updates and summary information about the current inmate population
Officials propose barring detainees from receiving packages from anyone other than vendors that ship directly to consumers
The equipment allows 360-degree views of an imaginary world in two or three dimensions for shared adventures between kids and incarcerated parents
Pay supplements will also be offered to the youth specialists and corrections officers who work in the Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility housing units
A search of the suspects’ vehicle found various packages wrapped in different colored duct tape containing meth and other contraband
Two lawmakers who helped spearhead the plan are concerned about the slow pace of one of the two 4,000-bed prisons
Inmates at Ely State Prison sent two packages; one substance was deemed harmless while the other remained unknown Thursday
Officials’ solution to the spread of drugs and ODs within the jail is to seek funding for a new body scanner to monitor both detainees and staff
Stanley Security is assembling a mock-up of the replacement system offsite for eventual transfer to the prison, which allows for smoother transition
$500,000 pilot program is aimed at helping staff members and prison residents deal with trauma, burnout and stress