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 Multnomah County corrections deputies are accused of “door popping” so inmates could leave their cells and attack other inmates
Sixteen prisoners were in the van that was traveling to the McHenry County Jail
The 38 weapons were seized at Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center shortly after a CO was exposed to a synthetic cannabinoid and knocked unconscious
The bill would have allowed inmates convicted of murders before June 5, 1990, and who have served at least 25 years, to seek parole
The woman entered the jail lobby to file a complaint; she then walked outside and grabbed a 9 mm pistol from her car, the Dougherty County Sheriff’s Office said
State regulators warned the county that Los Padrinos did not reach a mandated ratio of one officer per 10 youths for 15 of 87 shifts in July
The hope is with the continued treatment behind bars at Middleton Jail, inmates won’t want to seek drugs when they are released
The agreement includes a behavior management program and a skills-based curriculum with daily structured activities at the Manson Youth Institution
EDWINS hosted a dinner at Grafton Correctional as part of its culinary course, offered in 652 facilities nationwide
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