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
Veteran CO Michael Dempsey, a veteran CO and court-appointed monitor, described a culture of fear, chronic absenteeism and untrained staff in testimony on L.A. County’s juvenile justice failures
With prison populations rising and correctional officer retention low, Georgia DOC seeks authority to intercept drone contraband
Rockdale County inmate Timothy Shane fled barefoot from hospital custody, stole two vehicles and eventually used a ride-share before being found knocking on doors
Andy’s Law, named in honor of Officer Andrew Lansing who was killed by an inmate, mandates up to life without parole for murdering a correctional employee and aims to deter inmate violence
A Jessup Correctional Institution correctional sergeant allegedly moved thousands of pills while others trafficked synthetic drugs, phones, luxury goods and tobacco
One Pennsylvania CO testified that Mangione was in a specialized housing unit because the prison “did not want an Epstein-style situation” as he awaited transfer to New York
The inmate attacked the corrections officer from behind and dragged her into a camera “dead zone” in an attempted sexual assault, the union said
Corrections Officer A. Miranda was hunting with friends above Shaver Lake when they found Ron Dailey, who had been missing for nearly three weeks
Unlimited phone access has created unintended consequences, including decreased engagement in rehabilitation services and security concerns, the Bristol County sheriff said
PRODUCT NEWS
Amy Worden, a DOC spokesperson, said that legal mail had been a source of contraband, including synthetic cannabinoids
The bill, signed Tuesday, allows jail personnel to operate devices that detect nonmetallic weapons hidden within body cavities
Legal advocates are promising a federal court challenge if the Pa. DOC does not revisit it’s policy on handling legal mail
The suspect told the dispatcher he was feeling suicidal and he was going to “blast it out with the police officers”
Joshua Stam freed himself from the handcuffs and attacked Officer David Weakley
At least a dozen officers attempted to subdue Austin Allen
The inmate broke a pipe off the wall and used it as a weapon
Bruce Billue said he wants to know why the inmates, who had a history of escapes and breaching handcuffs, weren’t transported in a more restricted way
Officers deployed chemical agents and two warning shots, to which the inmates dispersed
Donald Knisley found the keys inside the van