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
Tammi Menendez, who married Erik Menendez in 1999, posted a statement from Erik calling “The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” “horrible” and “inaccurate”
Three Pelican Bay State Prison inmates used a manufactured weapon to stab a supervising CO, who sustained puncture wounds and a laceration
The assault, which left the FCC Coleman inmate with broken ribs, occurred after an exchange of threats and insults, according to court records
The Upstate Correctional Facility is on lockdown and undergoing a search with drug-sniffing K-9s after two incidents left 25 staff members needing medical treatment
With only 33 county jails in New York accredited, officials praised the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office for its commitment to excellence
Security footage showed officers walking past the unresponsive detainee before eventually cutting him down; prosecutors said their inaction broke the law
The Office of Management and Budget withdrew its spending freeze just two days after issuing the order
“The cellmates concealed his escape by stuffing a mattress, making it appear that he was sleeping in his cell,” the Craven County Sheriff’s Office said
The conviction of the former Southern Regional Jail lieutenant is part of a broader federal investigation that has led to guilty pleas from six other COs
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