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 Guilford County detention officer, who was not present during the attempted stabbing, allegedly assaulted the inmate after learning of the attack; he has since resigned
Federal prosecutors allege the Augusta State Medical Prison officers left a mentally ill inmate in a smoke-filled cell for hours, leading to his death in 2020
The former SCI-Forest CO is accused of performing sex acts on three inmates and accessing life-sentenced prisoners’ personal data for a fraud scheme
The Salinas Valley State Prison lieutenant alleges his treatment reflects a broader ‘code of silence’ that punishes staff who report abuse within CDCR
Corey Proulx died after being punched by a then-16-year-old inmate and striking his head on the pavement
Byron Black was convicted of killing his girlfriend and her two daughters in 1988 while on work-release for another shooting
A state watchdog found serious investigative lapses in 12 of 13 California prison staff use-of-force cases it reviewed
Cummins Unit Sgt. Fredrick Coleman was “known for his strength, kindness, hard work and dedication to the agency and to his fellow officers,” Arkansas DOC said
The site would add to the capacity at the state’s first detention facility, built at an isolated airfield in the Florida Everglades and dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz”
PRODUCT NEWS
Officials OK’d the use of hand sanitizer, which has been prohibited as contraband because of its alcohol content
Local corrections officials realize they’re on the front lines of possible outbreaks and are working on protective measures
Officials won’t discuss details of what changes may be made to a virus protection plan that currently calls for putting lines of tape on the floor to make isolation zones
Inmates will now be screened for symptoms of the virus and asked about recent international travel during booking
Sonoma County Jail has augmented the screening process conducted in the booking area to prevent incarceration of anyone infected with coronavirus
After watching riot videos, Kurt Boeker was inspired to create a grenade launcher that shoots projectiles at a safe velocity regardless of the target’s distance
Officials would not say if COs will be assigned to make photocopies
The drone dropped a pouch containing the items into an outdoor recreation area at the jail
Denver LEOs working in the most volatile area of the city’s downtown jail will begin wearing body cameras
The purchase is the first to be made using money from a $37 million settlement with McKesson Corp.