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 broke free in May by escaping through a wall behind a toilet in the Orleans Parish jail
The Lorain County corrections officer will return to duty and receive $30,000 in back pay following a use of force dispute
Paul Kendrick remains on death row for the 2018 attack that led to Sgt. Mark Baserman’s death inside SCI-Somerset
Gov. Kevin Stitt cited the victim’s family’s forgiveness in granting clemency to Tremane Wood, convicted in a 2002 murder
The bill follows the budget rollback of the 72-hour notice rule and would prevent MDOC from reinstating it in the future
Damon Landor, a Rastafarian, alleges his religious rights were violated when Raymond Laborde Correctional Center corrections officers forcibly shaved his head
CDCR says chemical agents and warning shots were used to stop the violence at California State Prison, Sacramento
The Bibb County jail has recorded over 80 inmate-on-inmate assaults annually since 2023, up from just 16 in 2020
The Bristol County Jail librarian is accused of smuggling synthetic marijuana disguised as paperwork on multiple occasions
PRODUCT NEWS
Corrisoft’s ‘Alternative to Incarceration via Rehabilitation’ program helps extend the structure of prison life to help probationers build a foundation for recovery
Jason Harmon rushed the officer and attempted to stab him with a sharpened weapon
From Green Dot cards to a homemade crack pipe, staff are trying to figure out how the contraband got in
Knox County Sheriff’s Department will be running a 30-day trial with Digital Ally brand body cameras
The machines will free up officers for more demanding tasks and increase safety
Made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel, the bracelet offers 25 features
Mini spork won’t clog toilets, and is still fully functional
Stainless steel hanging hook is suitable for daily use
Balances product and suicide prevention
After three scanners proved effective inside Los Angeles county jails, an additional number of them will be put into effect