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
Supreme Court
The ruling allows Ruben Gutierrez to seek DNA testing he says could prove he was not responsible for the 1998 stabbing death
A former Contra Costa deputy convicted in a 2018 on-duty fatal shooting may have his record cleared after serving time as part of the San Quentin Fire Department
Citing a 35.5% re-arrest rate, Attorney General Jason Miyares wants the General Assembly to repeal the earned sentence credit initiative
The Wake County sheriff fired three officers and promised to put body cameras on corrections staff rollout following the man’s suicide in jail custody
One CO was injured while attempting to help what appeared to be an unconscious inmate, and the second was injured during the response
A state judge ruled that the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision must stop exceeding cell confinement limits imposed by the HALT Act
The court said expanding Bivens would undermine prison operations and duplicate established inmate complaint processes
Scott Robert Tardy, an ex-Marine who worked for the Connecticut DOC, used encrypted apps to threaten the agent and his wife, urging others to set their home on fire
The judge said Adams’ emergency orders violated the democratic process after the City Council overrode his veto of Local Law 42, which limits restrictive housing in jails
PRODUCT NEWS
From odor-fighting sprays to heavy-duty hangers, discover the tools that make maintaining your gear easier and more effective
CPR training can prepare anyone to render lifesaving care
North Carolina’s NCDAC is enhancing officer safety with VirTra’s advanced simulation tools focused on communication, de-escalation and non-lethal force tactics
When they become weak and outdated, it creates danger for everyone
With only 33 county jails in New York accredited, officials praised the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office for its commitment to excellence
With the support of Flock Safety, EGPD has secured a groundbreaking FAA waiver to operate Flock’s radar-based DFR system, eliminating the need for human observers when flying drones at optimal heights to calls for service