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 SCI-Somerset attack on Sgt. Mark Baserman, captured on video, showed a calculated assault that prosecutors called “cold-hearted” and fit for capital punishment
“Lil Wayne, Donald Trump, please, I’m asking for help,” Orleans Parish Jail escapee Antoine Massey said in a video posted while evading capture
The policy changes are meant to stop unmonitored communication by inmates and “will improve tablet registration and tracking by the facility”
The National Guard’s departure follows salary increases and incentives that helped the Florida DOC cut job vacancies from over 5,000 to around 1,000
The ruling halts an executive order from President Donald Trump that led to treatment disruptions for hundreds of transgender inmates
ICE
The “warrant service officer” agreement allows ICE to place holds at the Clark County jail for up to 48 hours after a scheduled release
Probation staff staged 69 teen “gladiator fights” within six months at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in 2023, investigators said
Federal monitors and councilmembers cite understaffing and lack of oversight, as jail staff contend with increasing danger and limited support
The 77-year-old inmate, imprisoned since 1971, must still clear legal review and approval from Gov. Gavin Newsom
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