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
A doctor who treated the CO said that if the stab had been a few inches over, the officer’s spine would have been hit; the CO received told investigators he feared for his life
The basis for the lock-ins was recorded in official logbooks in only three of the seven instances, the report found
Before the strike began in February, the number of state-ready inmates held in county jails was approximately 200; now, it’s more than 2,400
Jail reform advocates said the audit validated concerns they have brought up for years
Supreme Court will hear case of Rastafarian whose dreadlocks were shaved by La. corrections officers
Damon Landor hadn’t cut his hair in nearly two decades when he entered Louisiana’s prison system in 2020 on a five-month sentence
The cocaine-stuffed arrow bounced off the jail wall and landed in the grass, where Fayette County Jail staff found it days later during a security check
The Theranos founder says her work as a reentry clerk and legal aide demonstrates rehabilitation and qualifies her for a 27-month reduction
Guide is the new flagship model for Garrett’s line of hand-held security screening products, with a sleek new look to meet the aesthetic desires of the modern security customer
Prime Day 2025 is a chance for corrections officers to replace worn gear or upgrade tech
PRODUCT NEWS
The Reno County Jail is purchasing less lethal ammunition to better protect inmates and staff
The lite version of Eyewitness Data Vault supports smaller installations
Increased brightness and safety ups the ante for flashlights
The rugged tablet can withstand dust and water and be used with gloves
Camera can detach from pole and attach to chest harness or vest clamp
Portable device offers a forensic lab in the palm of your hand
Tablet allows communication for inmates, while letting staff focus security and control
Fence-mounted sensor simplifies zone monitoring and saves time and money on installation
The commercialization of unmanned aerial aircrafts is leading to innovative, off-the-shelf tools for corrections uses
Sheriff William Federspiel says he hopes to never have to use it, since to do so implies “something awfully bad has happened”