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
Cadet Michelle Strube, 46, died during a routine pre-service training at the Robertson Unit Training Center
North Carolina had 136 offenders on death row before Gov. Roy Cooper reduced the state’s death row population by more than 10%
Lack of planning, unrealistic expectations and stress can derail resolutions, but adopting small, meaningful changes can lead to lasting success
The attorney general usually probes in-custody deaths, but Letitia James said four COs under investigation in the death of Robert Brooks have lawyers from her office
Green Hill Facility recently announced it would be implementing new restrictions and increased searches after eight contraband-related emergencies in a two-week span
The Lancaster County Prison warden said most funds will go to staffing for chronic care, mental health and medication-assisted treatment
The effort follows a rise in suicides among corrections officers and aims to equip officers with lifesaving resources
Investigators say correction officers blocked care for a sick woman on six separate occasions, leading to her death from organ failure
Peer support specialists at Chowchilla Women’s Facility are transforming incarceration by helping address trauma and build trust among inmates
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