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
Auditors say nine staff remained on paid leave up to 3.5 years beyond limits set by state regulations and contracts
Two corrections officers were promised 22 years in prison in exchange for the guilty plea, while two others face 3 to 9 years for their roles in the fatal assault at Marcy Correctional Facility
The independent review cited structural deficiencies, safety risks and costly upgrades, concluding a new jail would better meet Cuyahoga County goals
The recommendations would expand solitary confinement for harassment, assaults and repeat low-level misconduct
The New Orleans man was convicted as a habitual offender after a jury found him guilty of battery on a correctional officer
Officers at the Lyon County Detention Center describe how camaraderie, training and diverse backgrounds fuel their success in a challenging field
Alexander Daravina is accused of orchestrating a scheme to file false unemployment claims for fellow inmates while incarcerated at SCI Phoenix
Charles Adair resisted officers after medical treatment, prompting a restraint in which a deputy knelt on his back
The DOC will close Rockview and Quehanna, shifting nearly 900 corrections employees across the region without relocation assistance
PRODUCT NEWS
The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office used its traveling training center to reinforce de-escalation tactics and reduce use-of-force incidents
New mission mode provides simpler and more intuitive sampling of hazardous vapors
Midland County Jail officials say outsourcing mail scanning improves safety for staff and inmates while maintaining access to correspondence
A Senate panel recommends outfitting corrections officers at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center, operated by CoreCivic, with body cameras following a violent 2025 riot
The 5-year contract is partially funded through a $500,000 state grant
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