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
Ross Correctional Institution Officer Andrew Lansing was a “friendly, outgoing officer who treated everyone with respect and was always a professional”
The Bureau of Prisons is seeking to temporarily move employees from its other facilities to help with immigrant detention
The state plans to close SCI-Rockview and Quehanna Boot Camp; every staff member at the two prisons would be “guaranteed an offer of a job” at their current pay elsewhere
The inmate sucker-punched the CO in the head from behind, causing serious injuries
One Voice United’s Elevating Our Profession Conference will spotlight correctional professionals’ dedication and provide a forum for addressing industry-wide challenges
If passed, the bill would prevent visitation from being revoked for disciplinary reasons, except in cases of safety or operational necessity
Louisiana Department of Corrections officers stood alongside police, fire and EMS personnel in a powerful pregame tribute honoring those who responded to the deadly Bourbon Street terror attack
The payments, funded by profits from Allegheny County inmate phone, tablet and commissary purchases, will be studied for their impact on recidivism and community safety
Washington’s DOC will cover application fees and ensure IDs do not resemble prison mugshots to help reintegration efforts
PRODUCT NEWS
Cambria County Prison, Laurel Highlands Region Police Crisis Intervention Team and the Cambria County Coroner’s Office partner with community college
Panelists review the training required for officers to manage custody transitions, as well as highlight strategies to improve safety during this process