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 judge said the state’s current system places most transgender women in men’s prisons, exposing them to heightened risks of violence despite case-by-case evaluations
Four prisoners were killed and a dozen injured during a 90-minute outbreak of violence at Washington State Prison in Georgia
The new on-site facility at Norfolk City Jail expands care access, reduces hospital transports and frees up deputy time
Former corrections officer Caleb Blair agreed to serve 11 years in prison in the death of Messiah Nantwi at Mid-State Correctional Facility
A former FCI Dublin officer admitted to repeated sexual acts with an inmate and lying to investigators during a widening federal probe
Henderson officials say they are still weeks away from finishing a review of their ICE detention agreement as the city struggles to separate and track detainee-related costs
The man was condemned for the 2008 shooting deaths of two men outside a suburban Dallas music studio
“Deputy Patel misused and exploited that confidential information for personal purposes wholly unrelated to any legitimate law enforcement function,” the claim alleges
James Ernest Hitchcock was pronounced dead following a lethal injection; he was convicted of the July 1976 killing of 13-year-old Cynthia Driggers
PRODUCT NEWS
Lexipol, the leading provider of solutions that enhance performance excellence in public safety, will be marking the third annual First Responder Wellness Week March 24-28, 2025
Jails in the study saw lower death rates without adding staff, changing providers or upgrading equipment
Demand for technology growing as fentanyl and soaked contraband in inmate mail skyrocket
Partnership equips incarcerated individuals with pathways to employment
The Virginia SkillBridge Program enabled Phillip Williams to transition from military service to a civilian role as a probation and parole officer
The Excellence in Facilities Award from Recidiviz recognizes MDOC’s innovative use of data and technology to prepare inmates for successful reintegration into the community
9 out of 10 mail threats are small enough to fit in a curbside drop box with a notable shift from benign hoaxes to fentanyl-laced powders
Partnership connects clinicians with specialized training and makes treatment options more available to first responders
The robots act as a visible deterrent, equipped with 360-degree cameras, night vision, lights, heat detection and two-way audio, the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office said
After 2,000 inmates were relocated, Viapath increased networking capabilities in these new housing areas to ensure continued access to communications services