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
BWC shows corrections officer facing racist remarks during ‘First Amendment audit’ at Okla. facility
The Oklahoma DOC highlighted the corrections officer’s composure while denouncing offensive language used during interaction
The CO was a former 20-year law enforcement veteran who was a lieutenant and shift commander at William Donaldson Correctional Facility
“I’ve never seen another human being look at someone like that, he had this look in his eyes, like you’re not getting out of here if you have a pulse,’” CO Kristen Lonnborg said
The officer witnessed a crash and got out of his personal vehicle to check on injuries when he was struck by a vehicle attempting to avoid the crash
The closures are intended to “enhance public safety” and “increase efficiency” inside prisons, VADOC said
Among the states that reported lower recidivism, Iowa, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia all have pointed to reentry or other rehabilitative programs as part of the reason
The public safety director told a committee that most of the 15 jail deaths since 2020 were due to natural causes or overdoses, reflecting the health and substance abuse issues in the detainees’ communities
State regulators found numerous violations, including rodent droppings and unsecured cell gates during an inspection of Men’s Central Jail in Los Angeles
Danelo Cavalcante’s crab-walk escape from a prison yard prompted Chester County prison to add more razor wire around vulnerable areas within 3 1/2 months to prevent further escapes
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