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
Gov. Kathy Hochul has ordered the firing of 14 employees, most of whom are correctional officers, for their involvement in the attack
Arkansas lawmakers blocked a $750M prison bill as Alabama clears more funding for its ongoing construction plan
Union leaders cite training costs and security issues as a reason to reopen the Danville Correctional Center firing range, while businesses warn of stray bullets and noise
Inmates who helped raise service dogs were reunited with their former pups and met the people now benefiting from their efforts
With a 26% vacancy rate in state-run prisons, Tennessee is forming a 20-member floating security team to fill staffing gaps across facilities
Timothy Delehanty struck a Kenton County deputy just hours after being sentenced for a 2006 murder
The group calls on Congress to change federal law to help corrections officials stop inmates from using contraband phones to commit crimes
Michigan Department of Corrections officials say targeted recruitment helped graduate the largest CO class since 2015
Dwight Eaglin, who killed Corrections Officer Darla Lathrem and an inmate during a failed escape, will face a new sentencing phase under Florida’s revised death penalty law
PRODUCT NEWS
The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office used its traveling training center to reinforce de-escalation tactics and reduce use-of-force incidents
New mission mode provides simpler and more intuitive sampling of hazardous vapors
Midland County Jail officials say outsourcing mail scanning improves safety for staff and inmates while maintaining access to correspondence
A Senate panel recommends outfitting corrections officers at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center, operated by CoreCivic, with body cameras following a violent 2025 riot
The 5-year contract is partially funded through a $500,000 state grant
Acquisition will enhance Tyler’s electronic warrants offering, connecting courts and public safety
Michigan DOC staff will photocopy all original mail, including legal and confidential documents, then shred the originals in front of the recipient