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 GEO Group is shutting down Lea County Correctional Facility, prompting inmate transfers and potential ICE conversion talks
More than 100 officers from multiple agencies searched the Tangipahoa Parish jail in a coordinated operation
The court ruled that the Bibb County Jail deputy exercised her judgment in handling surveillance duties, protecting the deputy from legal liability in the inmate’s 2020 suicide
Lancaster County Prison corrections officers working in temperatures above 80 degrees are eligible for additional time off under a sustained arbitration ruling
Gov. Ron DeSantis said he’s considering standing up a facility at a Florida National Guard training center known as Camp Blanding
Richard Jordan was sentenced to death in 1976 for killing and kidnapping a mother of two young children
Ashley “Ash” Aples, 43, a father of three, had been with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office for almost two years
In recent months, the Krome facility has been plagued with complaints about unhygienic conditions and overcrowding
Prosecutors have a different perspective on Raymond Minaya’s motives: the Gorilla Stone Bloods member has a long history of violence and rule-breaking behind bars
PRODUCT NEWS
Offers a continued, consistent sight picture for the shooter
With a 360 degree camera, personnel can see incidents from every angle
Many machines have sat unused for years, while other issues include staff not knowing how to operate them
Boots tough enough to stand up to any job
The furniture can blend seamlessly into any office space while providing high level protection
Winnebago county is considering spending $200,000 on a body scanner to search incoming inmates
Sheriff insists that they will increase jail safety, reduce taxpayer costs
The Explorer for ArcGIS shares maps between users and allows for manipulation during presentations
New tablet is designed for harsh environments
Both radio and system can seamlessly integrate with computers already present