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
During closing arguments, the defense told the jury that their clients didn’t participate in the fatal assault of Robert Brooks and were trying to do their jobs in difficult circumstances
The open prison project in Germany helps reduce aggression and build self-esteem while providing eggs and emotional healing
Authorities say the inmate slipped a restraint and tried to take the officer’s gun before being shot during the incident at Banner University Medical Center South
The verdict includes damages, back pay and attorney’s fees following claims of misconduct and surveillance by Passaic County officials
The death of Officer Jeremy Hall at River North prison marks the first officer death by inmate since 1975 in Virginia
The Spartanburg County deputy was injured in a negligent discharge while checking equipment in the locker room
Inmates working remote jobs, with some earning six figures, send 25% of their wages to victims under a Maine DOC policy linking labor to justice
Corrections Officer Jeremy Hall was described as an officer who “showed up for every shift with a smile” and spoke often of his family
The attack left Dade Correctional Institution Officer Raj Mitchell with multiple stab wounds and led to new charges, including attempted first-degree murder, against the inmate
PRODUCT NEWS
Blind spots have been a headache for staff, allowing for fights or drug use to go undetected
The company worked directly with law enforcement to create 3 patrol glove models that meet operational needs
The medical device is intended for high level hemorrhage control
After a user has activated a ‘dummy switch’ they have a certain amount of time before police are automatically notified of their location
Inmate assaulted two staff members and was found not guilty
The Buckle Keeper is a short strip of material that wraps around your duty belt to keep it in place and secures the buckle so that it can’t be undone
It’s molded from solid blue polyurethane to differentiate it from a live weapon
The Oncall body camera has the capability to transmit live video, audio, high quality snapshots, and GPS location in real time back to a command center
Panoramic views of dark or tight spaces can be viewed instantly by a synced device
The Backscatter Z is about 9 pounds and requires little training to use