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 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
Corrections Officer A. Miranda was hunting with friends above Shaver Lake when they found Ron Dailey, who had been missing for nearly three weeks
Unlimited phone access has created unintended consequences, including decreased engagement in rehabilitation services and security concerns, the Bristol County sheriff said
Rockdale County jail inmate Timothy Shane escaped from Grady Memorial Hospital, stole an SUV with a Glock inside and fled after crashing the SUV less than a mile from the hospital
Sean “Diddy” Combs used commissary items and inmate collaboration to prepare meals for every housing unit
Since 2020, five prisoners have died after falling or jumping from upper galleries at Egeler and Parnall
A team of six women from Jean Conservation Camp cultivates native plants while gaining horticultural skills that support rehabilitation
A man was sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison for mailing narcotics-laced books to Grafton Correctional Institution
Court testimony reveals that youth are again urinating in bags and gloves due to inadequate overnight staffing at Barry J. Nidorf
PRODUCT NEWS
Jason Harmon rushed the officer and attempted to stab him with a sharpened weapon
From Green Dot cards to a homemade crack pipe, staff are trying to figure out how the contraband got in
Knox County Sheriff’s Department will be running a 30-day trial with Digital Ally brand body cameras
The machines will free up officers for more demanding tasks and increase safety
Made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel, the bracelet offers 25 features
Mini spork won’t clog toilets, and is still fully functional
Stainless steel hanging hook is suitable for daily use
Balances product and suicide prevention
After three scanners proved effective inside Los Angeles county jails, an additional number of them will be put into effect
County supervisors approved a tentative proposal to arm probation officers, though the firearms policy is still in the works