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 intake at Hennepin County jail, Lucas Bellamy said he ingested a bag of drugs; he died of a perforated bowel while in custody
Video shows the moment the DeSoto County inmate seized a TASER and used it on a jailer during a struggle in the facility
Shapiro posted on X that Chauvin was “railroaded” by the “Woke movement;" Musk reposted with the caption, “Something to think about”
Authorities say FMC Devens inmate Raymond Gaines, a former gang associate granted clemency in January, received K2-laced paper from a visiting state employee
More than 8,000 COs continue to hold the line, stating the tentative deal fails to address key safety concerns
The Michigan State Police credited Jesse Freeman’s intervention with ensuring the safety of both the trooper and the suspect
Corrections officers have been pushing for reforms to the HALT Act, saying restrictions on solitary confinement put staff at risk
A California DOJ investigation began after a video was leaked showing one of the “gladiator” fights; COs allegedly encouraged and oversaw 69 fights at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall
The Mid-State Correctional Facility inmate died at a hospital in Utica; New York State Police are investigating the inmate’s death
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