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
Maryland Correctional Institution – Jessup, a medium-security prison, has seen its fair share of violence in recent years
The funding request is part of an $86M overall increase for the Department of Correction’s $1.57B operating plan
One corrections officer was permanently blinded after being stabbed with a piece of steel in 2020 at USP Allenwood
Cortlen Flax was convicted of official misconduct and simple assault after striking an inmate who later filed a civil rights lawsuit
New York City’s mayor-elect says jailing people for homelessness and mental illness is unsustainable — and closing Rikers is key to building a safer city
Dr. Beth Fischgrund alleged she was fired and defamed after reporting safety threats and staff misconduct at Salinas Valley State Prison
A body scanner revealed a concealed firearm in Arquishia Brown’s bra after she was booked at Bay County Jail
Two corrections officers at CSP-Sacramento were hospitalized in fair condition after an inmate attacked them while being escorted for a cell search
Corrections officials say the 988 crisis line will give inmates a confidential mental health resource without the fear of being placed on suicide watch
PRODUCT NEWS
Blind spots have been a headache for staff, allowing for fights or drug use to go undetected
The company worked directly with law enforcement to create 3 patrol glove models that meet operational needs
The medical device is intended for high level hemorrhage control
After a user has activated a ‘dummy switch’ they have a certain amount of time before police are automatically notified of their location
Inmate assaulted two staff members and was found not guilty
The Buckle Keeper is a short strip of material that wraps around your duty belt to keep it in place and secures the buckle so that it can’t be undone
It’s molded from solid blue polyurethane to differentiate it from a live weapon
The Oncall body camera has the capability to transmit live video, audio, high quality snapshots, and GPS location in real time back to a command center
Panoramic views of dark or tight spaces can be viewed instantly by a synced device
The Backscatter Z is about 9 pounds and requires little training to use