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
Nearly a dozen inmates from Mack Alford Correctional Center volunteered to help a family escape storm damage and regain access to their home
Najee Jackson tried to bypass security by removing layers of clothing, but a search of his vest exposed the hidden contraband
Prosecutors say attackers used fireworks and anti-ICE graffiti to lure out unarmed corrections officers from Prairieland Detention Center before opening fire with rifles
Surveillance video shows the Erie County Holding Center inmate punching, stomping and kicking a deputy during a lunch tray delivery
Corrections officials say a kitchen job, unsupervised access and failure to confirm identity enabled Grant Hardin’s escape
Seth L. Davis, 20, was sentenced to a deferred judgment, community service and anger management for an assault at Centennial Correctional Facility
Clay County Sheriff’s Office officials said inmates have been seen intentionally clogging toilets with items like bedding and clothes
“This place is a stunt and they’re abusing human beings here,” U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz told reporters after visiting tents, trailers and temporary buildings
The lawsuit hit during an ongoing Department of Justice investigation that began in February 2023 after a spate of 18 inmate deaths in county jails in 2022
PRODUCT NEWS
Acquisition will enhance Tyler’s electronic warrants offering, connecting courts and public safety
Michigan DOC staff will photocopy all original mail, including legal and confidential documents, then shred the originals in front of the recipient
Real-time respiratory monitoring detects inmate in distress within minutes of booking, prompting immediate lifesaving intervention
The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department has purchased 4,641 BWCs for deputies to wear in the facilities, which have seen a spike in inmate deaths in 2025
The body scanners combine advanced AI-assisted detection, superior imaging, and patented DruGuard drug-detection software within a user-friendly interface
Find deals on duty gear, household supplies, electronic devices and more — but only for a limited time
Axon to acquire AI-powered 911 communications company Prepared, strengthening the public safety ecosystem from call to closure