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
Steven Bixby, convicted of killing two Abbeville County officers, argues his anti-government beliefs make him unfit for execution under state law
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The group faces 13 charges after a months-long investigation into contraband at the Virginia Correctional Center for Women
The Hennepin County jail added 99 new deputies and cut annexing costs, but remains under a conditional license following seven in-custody deaths in a two-year period
Joseph Ray Snow was convicted of assault after breaking an inmate’s nose and kicking his teeth out during a 2022 booking
Sheriff Luna and DA Hochman support building a new facility, while county supervisors continue to push for closing Men’s Central Jail without building a replacement
The new series follows an ex-soldier turned CO who takes a job at a prison to protect someone she loves, introducing a new storyline within the original ‘Prison Break’ universe
Police say a concealed .22-caliber revolver was fired during the trip, prompting new screening protocols for incoming inmates
The officers were acquitted of criminal charges but failed to follow the DOCCS policy requiring intervention during excessive force
The 1,600-inmate facility is relying on National Guard water deliveries and portable restrooms as officials prepare for a full infrastructure replacement at Montana State Prison
PRODUCT NEWS
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”
Stun vest promises safety for court officials, attorneys and corrections officers
New biometric access readers now integrate directly into control system