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’s hiring ban extends to local governments by temporarily suspending laws that would allow agencies to hire the COs; it also strips COs of their peace officer status
The change comes after a failed IV placement delayed the scheduled execution of a convicted killer in 2023
While declining to mandate immediate air conditioning, the judge warned the state it will likely lose at trial over unsafe prison heat conditions
Middlesex Jail & House of Correction officers assigned to the unit received specialized training in working with an older inmate population
The SLATE program offers kitchen jobs, HVAC certification and life skills to reduce repeat offenses and support reentry
First responders across the country joined Lexipol in highlighting wellness themes focused on fitness, mental health, peer support and connection
Officer Andrew Lansing’s death has prompted a legislative push to address safety gaps in the state prison system
Rafael Caro Quintero, extradited from Mexico in 2022, appeared in Brooklyn court as feds weigh capital charges for the torture and murder of Agent Enrique Camarena
Officials said Yolanda Saldívar, who is serving her sentence in a Gatesville prison for fatally shooting Selena, continues to show disregard for public safety
PRODUCT NEWS
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After extensive deliberation and strategic planning, the Delaware Association of Chiefs of Police (DACP) announced a collaborative partnership with All-Star Talent and Guardian Alliance Technologies
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