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
CAMcare will use its federal grant to focus on managing chronic conditions, reducing the risk of drug overdoses and addressing mental health
The former corrections officer imported the fireworks from a Nevada vendor and mailed them to the Oahu Community Correctional Center, prosecutors said
Three Pelican Bay State Prison inmates used a manufactured weapon to stab a supervising CO, who sustained puncture wounds and a laceration
The assault, which left the FCC Coleman inmate with broken ribs, occurred after an exchange of threats and insults, according to court records
The Upstate Correctional Facility is on lockdown and undergoing a search with drug-sniffing K-9s after two incidents left 25 staff members needing medical treatment
With only 33 county jails in New York accredited, officials praised the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office for its commitment to excellence
Security footage showed officers walking past the unresponsive detainee before eventually cutting him down; prosecutors said their inaction broke the law
The Office of Management and Budget withdrew its spending freeze just two days after issuing the order
“The cellmates concealed his escape by stuffing a mattress, making it appear that he was sleeping in his cell,” the Craven County Sheriff’s Office said
PRODUCT NEWS
The Axon body-worn cameras have already reduced inmate grievance response times by up to 12% and use-of-force reports have dropped by about 17%
NYC Corrections has bought multiple units of the DrugDetect-F1 to ensure officer safety in a dynamic environment
This modernization effort will replace the VADOC’s legacy paper-based process with a secure, digital platform that ensures greater control, visibility, and accountability over tool inventory and usage
A federal settlement requires the Sonoma County jail to accept materials from publishers unless there’s a clear security risk and give inmates a way to appeal rejections
Network Solutions
This milestone comes as Ookla, a global leader in connectivity intelligence, named T-Mobile the Best Network in one of the biggest ever U.S.-based network tests of its kind
Guide is the new flagship model for Garrett’s line of hand-held security screening products, with a sleek new look to meet the aesthetic desires of the modern security customer
Senior law enforcement early adopters appreciate DDF1’s unique value proposition