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 Justice Department is reviewing Colorado’s handling of medical care, youth detainee nutrition and gender housing policies
In Brooks’ case, former sergeant Glenn Trombly testified he had officers file several drafts of use of force reports and urged officers to “get their stories straight”
North Carolina has the nation’s second-lowest CO starting salary, contributing to widespread vacancies, Gov. Josh Stein said
After a civilian reported the incident, surveillance video showed Orleans Parish deputies using force on a shackled inmate and not reporting it, the arrest affidavit states
Although he never touched Robert Brooks, Michael Fisher is accused of violating his duty to intervene as fellow officers assaulted the inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility
The Durham County detention sergeant admitted to taking a $500 bribe to bring contraband to a murder suspect described as a high-ranking gang member
The fight at Washington State Prison in Georgia left 12 other inmates hospitalized
Officer Robert McFarland was killed by two inmates using hammers and a metal grinder during a failed escape attempt that his widow says was preventable
The 17-year-old inmate says mental illness should exempt him from prison after punching counselor Corey Proulx several times, causing him to fall and hit his head
PRODUCT NEWS
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
The Freestyle Handheld Laser works with no warm-up time needed, and can scan in tight and hard-to-reach areas
PRISM technology allows the officer to change the breathalyzer’s sensor on their own when needed
$3 million has been set aside to reformat files on each of the state’s 14,600 inmates
We all know about license plates, but did you know these products were inmate-made too?