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
Sgt. Devon Williams, a nine-year department veteran, died after a crash just minutes from his facility
The Trump administration is working to resume executions and expand the use of capital punishment at the federal level
Officials say the two Lee Correctional Institution corrections officers face misconduct charges tied to smuggling, including one who allegedly “married” an inmate in secret
The confrontation began after Alexis Cardenas, who had been released on traffic warrants, refused to leave the Harris County Jail
The bill would give the parole board a path to act on cases left pending after completion of a three-year rehabilitation program
Chadwick Scott Willacy, 58, was Florida’s fifth execution in 2026
Kalamazoo County Jail inmates and staff are relying on bottled water after elevated copper levels shut off tap water, and repairs could take six months or more
Alabama replaced YesCare with NaphCare following missed paychecks and ongoing concerns about inmate medical services
Prosecutors say the inmate Marcus Terry fatally stabbed his cellmate with a pen during a violent 2021 attack inside Dade Correctional Institution
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Leading medical expert joins Eclipse to strengthen efforts in combating drugs entering correctional facilities
The scanner will be deployed at VADOC’s Centralized Mail Distribution Center for six months to screen incoming inmate mail
NaphCare is designed to manage and meet the needs of patient populations in correctional settings
With only 33 county jails in New York accredited, officials praised the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office for its commitment to excellence
With the support of Flock Safety, EGPD has secured a groundbreaking FAA waiver to operate Flock’s radar-based DFR system, eliminating the need for human observers when flying drones at optimal heights to calls for service
Lexipol, the leading provider of solutions that enhance performance excellence in public safety, will be marking the third annual First Responder Wellness Week March 24-28, 2025
Jails in the study saw lower death rates without adding staff, changing providers or upgrading equipment