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
A repeat offender serving time for armed robbery now faces another federal charge for alleged threats against President Trump and other officials
Authorities say suspects called the Barbour County Sheriff’s Office after being stranded near Ventress Correctional Facility with drugs, electronics and weapons
CDCR leaders cite aging facilities, healthcare and staffing costs as key drivers behind a budget that has not declined with the prison population
Contraband package containing weapons and intoxicants was recovered between dormitory buildings at Marcy Correctional Facility
Multiple 911 calls during the 2008 abduction revealed coordination failures, leading to the passage of the Denise Amber Lee Act to strengthen dispatcher training
The proposal, aligned with President Trump’s executive order, would ease certification requirements and make approvals permanent for qualifying states
Backed by corrections leaders, the bill seeks to reduce costs and improve end-of-life conditions
A year after a wave of prison staffing shortages forced New York to rely on the National Guard, lawmakers say changes to the state’s solitary confinement law could help stabilize facilities and improve safety
The case, which is headed to the Nevada Supreme Court, could clarify who determines eligibility for the department’s GPS monitoring program
PRODUCT NEWS
The move stops short of addressing out-and-out cell signal jamming
Jimmy Spencer is being held in solitary lockdown following the incident
The devices include both free educational content and paid services like music and family messaging
An outbreak was declared after several suspected cases were identified at Parnall Correctional Facility
COs can decide when to turn the cameras on, a policy that has drawn some criticism
The total cost of the purchases is $1.2 million; the state is using federal stimulus dollars to pay for the equipment
The judge is giving the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation five months to get the body-worn devices into use
The advisory guidance aims to help non-federal public and private entities better understand federal laws and regulations related to UAS operations
The distribution was fueled by a partnership between the REFORM Alliance, the National Sheriffs’ Association and the Correctional Leaders Association
Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office deputies and COs are wrapping up training on the use of body cameras this week