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 inmates, held in Arizona under Montana DOC custody, were transferred to Mississippi to centralize out-of-state housing
An internal affairs investigation found two Kentucky State Penitentiary officers violated department policy after a handcuffed inmate was forced into a wall during an escort
Agencies marked National Correctional Officer Week by recognizing the often unseen work performed by correctional officers and detention staff
Okfuskee County Sheriff Logan Manshack said he was stepping aside after a jail escape in which an inmate allegedly removed a sink from his cell before disappearing for days
After noticing the damaged memorial during her commute to and from the jail, Jacksonville Corrections Officer Mary Malcom restored the tribute honoring three victims of the 2023 attack
The settlements stem from lawsuits alleging jail staff ignored obvious signs of medical distress before two detainees died from overdoses
The lawsuit alleges Boise police failed to verify identities or gather critical information before opening fire during the chaotic response to inmate Skylar Meade’s hospital escape
Investigators allege the officers provided K2 and suboxone to inmates for payment, using electronic programs, such as CashApp
The courtroom was standing room only, with many of the attendees wearing Athena Strand’s favorite color of pink
PRODUCT NEWS
The interactive dashboard provides daily updates and summary information about the current inmate population
Officials propose barring detainees from receiving packages from anyone other than vendors that ship directly to consumers
The equipment allows 360-degree views of an imaginary world in two or three dimensions for shared adventures between kids and incarcerated parents
Pay supplements will also be offered to the youth specialists and corrections officers who work in the Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility housing units
A search of the suspects’ vehicle found various packages wrapped in different colored duct tape containing meth and other contraband
Two lawmakers who helped spearhead the plan are concerned about the slow pace of one of the two 4,000-bed prisons
Inmates at Ely State Prison sent two packages; one substance was deemed harmless while the other remained unknown Thursday
Officials’ solution to the spread of drugs and ODs within the jail is to seek funding for a new body scanner to monitor both detainees and staff
Stanley Security is assembling a mock-up of the replacement system offsite for eventual transfer to the prison, which allows for smoother transition
$500,000 pilot program is aimed at helping staff members and prison residents deal with trauma, burnout and stress