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
A settlement with Gender Justice requires Hennepin County jail staff training, use of chosen pronouns and housing based on gender identity
The former Pendleton inmate struck a corrections officer multiple times and placed him in a chokehold before being restrained
The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is using NIJO’s legal-based training to enhance safety, compliance and job satisfaction
The correctional officer was injured while attempting to photograph the inmate for documentation
The E3 initiative connects Chester County inmates with employers before release and maintains support after reentry
Jaishon Bellamy, 27, died days after being moved to restrictive housing following an unprovoked attack on a corrections officer
With 80 correctional officer vacancies and out-of-state housing costs topping $15 million in 2024, Wyoming officials push for fast-tracked budget relief
Skylar Meade was originally facing the death penalty but avoided it by admitting guilt and agreeing to a no-parole sentence
The corrections officer was fired after telling leadership that releasing inmates with staffing below the minimum required by policy created safety risks and violated DOC procedures
PRODUCT NEWS
Jails in the study saw lower death rates without adding staff, changing providers or upgrading equipment
Demand for technology growing as fentanyl and soaked contraband in inmate mail skyrocket
Partnership equips incarcerated individuals with pathways to employment
The Virginia SkillBridge Program enabled Phillip Williams to transition from military service to a civilian role as a probation and parole officer
The Excellence in Facilities Award from Recidiviz recognizes MDOC’s innovative use of data and technology to prepare inmates for successful reintegration into the community
9 out of 10 mail threats are small enough to fit in a curbside drop box with a notable shift from benign hoaxes to fentanyl-laced powders
Partnership connects clinicians with specialized training and makes treatment options more available to first responders
The robots act as a visible deterrent, equipped with 360-degree cameras, night vision, lights, heat detection and two-way audio, the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office said
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