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
The three uniformed staffers were suspended after a 29-year-old inmate was found unconscious and unresponsive in a cell at the George R. Vierno Center
Despite a waiting list of qualified applicants, Clayton County Sheriff Levon Allen says budget limits prevent him from filling correctional officer positions
AFGE Local 4070 is supporting peer programs and lobbying for the Corrections Officer Blake Schwarz Suicide Prevention Act
The AWOL designation used during the strike violated FMLA and harmed correctional officers and their families, Rep. Elise Stefanik said in a letter to the U.S. Department of Labor
Prison officials say the goal is to minimize correctional staff involvement as the state prepares to make firing squad its primary method by 2026
Ralph Leroy Menzies, convicted of a 1986 murder, was days away from execution when the court intervened
Gov. Gavin Newsom said many offenders had faced childhood trauma and mental health struggles that shaped their crimes
Hoza Del Collins is accused of trafficking synthetic substances into prisons in Nevada and California as part of a larger investigation
A national lack of prison climate control is testing Eighth Amendment protections and correctional workforce resilience
PRODUCT NEWS
After 2,000 inmates were relocated, Viapath increased networking capabilities in these new housing areas to ensure continued access to communications services
During a pilot program with COs wearing body cams, ODOC reported a 40% drop in serious incidents and a 60% reduction in PREA allegations
T-Priority brings agencies of all sizes cutting-edge 5G solutions, best-in-class partners and America’s best 5G network experience for first responders
Hims & Hers provides increased access to safe and affordable weight loss treatment at up to a 50% discount to help the heroes in their communities with their health and wellness
Live in-person special topics workshops for first responders, family members, and first responder clinicians
The new product features further advance security and safety in corrections
SoRite DECON products are the latest in a line of innovative safety and decontamination solutions for law enforcement and correctional facility use
After extensive deliberation and strategic planning, the Delaware Association of Chiefs of Police (DACP) announced a collaborative partnership with All-Star Talent and Guardian Alliance Technologies
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Joseph Bonavolonta joins leading mail security tech company