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 Excellence in Facilities Award from Recidiviz recognizes MDOC’s innovative use of data and technology to prepare inmates for successful reintegration into the community
Fewer than 10 corrections officers have been terminated so far, but thousands are at risk of losing health benefits for not returning to work
Five states authorize firing squads, though the method has been used only three times in the past five decades
GEO Group leaders say the demand for secure housing and monitoring services is growing under the Trump administration’s new federal policies
The Macon County Jail officer, who had just left work and was still in uniform after work, told police the suspect threatened to shoot him
Idaho’s prison system is testing a more human-centered approach to incarceration, modeled after Norway’s reforms
The agreement includes suspending parts of the HALT Act for 90 days and safeguarding against excessive mandatory overtime
Officials credit better evaluations, staff training and secure facilities for the decline in state-run detention center violence
Some federal prison staff will see paychecks slashed by up to 25% as unions warn of “more turnover, burnout and instability” across BOP facilities
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