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 grand jury returned charges against current and former Alameda County deputies over the death of Maurice Monk, who was found unresponsive in his cell after days without aid
The CO knew about the knife and helped the inmate destroy evidence after the attempted murder at Turbeville prison, according to a warrant
“The Alabama Solution,” streaming on HBO Max, used video from inside prison walls taken by inmates on contraband cellphones
A state report cites unsafe conditions and operational failures that force correctional officers into prolonged shifts and hazardous working environments
A 48% vacancy rate is straining South Carolina’s ability to intercept drones smuggling contraband into prisons
EMS agencies say unpaid bills for emergency transports and services provided to incarcerated patients are threatening payroll, staffing and response times
Michael Fisher was one of 10 officers charged in the 2024 death of Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility
David Ferrone was given a one-year conditional discharge after pleading guilty to planting a knife to justify use of force in the case of inmate Messiah Nantwi
The inmate, serving time for murder, assaulted a 56-year-old correctional corporal at Idaho Maximum Security Institution
PRODUCT NEWS
Recent knife attacks against correctional staff by inmates have reached a critical level
The scanner will detect drugs, liquids, metals and plastics
System will automate prison sentence calculation, remove possibility of human error
We want to know: What methods is your facility using to prevent contraband cell phones?
Good posture, comfort and health are all affected by what you wear on your feet; check out our poll to see what correctional officers are looking for in duty boots
The Kronos Telestaff software helps the CDCR manage 35,000 employees across 34 facilities
DroneShield sends alerts via email or SMS to a 24/7 monitoring service that works with police and legal response teams
Official: “We want to take advantage of the modern technology out there. Drones are part of everyday life now … they’re going to be impacting security”
Upgrade has nothing to do with the recent ACLU report that criticized jail conditions throughout Montana
Deputies say they caught David Ware while he was attempting to smuggle marijuana into the facility