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
Edward Busby Jr. was put to death for the 2004 killing of retired professor Laura Lee Crane after the U.S. Supreme Court lifted a last-minute stay
The accused CO surrendered to authorities after an investigation into contraband at the Midlands Evaluation and Development Center juvenile facility
Two corrections officers and two inmates were treated for minor injuries after the crash in Whitestown, deputies said
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
Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions
The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Murdaugh’s murder conviction and life sentence after ruling that a court clerk improperly influenced jurors during Murdaugh’s 2023 double-murder trial
Gerald Merrill, who was a deputy superintendent/business manager, was ordered to serve five years in prison and pay more than $500,000 in restitution to the Maine DOC
The Morgan County inmate fled the hospital after restraints were removed so he could use the restroom, the sheriff’s office said
PRODUCT NEWS
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
Real-time respiratory monitoring detects inmate in distress within minutes of booking, prompting immediate lifesaving intervention
The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department has purchased 4,641 BWCs for deputies to wear in the facilities, which have seen a spike in inmate deaths in 2025
The body scanners combine advanced AI-assisted detection, superior imaging, and patented DruGuard drug-detection software within a user-friendly interface
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Axon to acquire AI-powered 911 communications company Prepared, strengthening the public safety ecosystem from call to closure