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
Alaska DOC leaders cite overtime mandates, staffing shortages and rising medical bills as drivers of a budget request exceeding $500 million
Sedgwick County commissioners approved the payment after a federal jury found five juvenile corrections officers liable in the 2021 death of 17-year-old Cedric “CJ” Lofton
A federal appeals court found prosecutors violated Michael Sockwell’s rights by intentionally striking Black jurors during his 1990 capital murder trial
Efforts to close Men’s Central Jail began in 2021, but progress has lagged due to setbacks, including a post–Proposition 36 inmate population increase
Investigators said the corrections officer escorted a handcuffed detainee into a jail “blind spot,” where he and two officers knocked him down and repeatedly struck him
Fort Pierce Police Officer Danny Parrish was shot nine times in the body and four times in his body armor with his own service weapon
The state’s jail oversight agency says ongoing failed inspections, alleged record falsifications and chronic staffing shortages underscore the need for stronger judicial oversight
Prosecutors said Scott Robert Tardy targeted an FBI agent and his family with violent online threats, shared their home address and attempted to destroy evidence before his arrest
The attack at the D.C. Jail left a corrections officer seriously injured and in need of lifesaving surgery
PRODUCT NEWS
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
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