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 Southern Regional Jail COs admitted each face up to 30 years in prison and a fine up to $250,000 after pleading guilty to a federal civil rights violation
The Oklahoma attorney general requested the transfer after President Donald Trump directed the DOJ to ensure states have enough lethal injection drugs to carry out executions
UCSF trial highlights the effectiveness of app-based mindfulness meditation in improving employee mental health and job satisfaction
CO Stephen Adams, stabbed 12 times, joined around 60 COs in court for the arraignment of the inmates involved as union leaders pushed for systemic reforms
At some prisons, gangs are “effectively running the facilities,” in part due to a lack of staff, using violence to maintain control, the consultants’ report says
The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office says overcrowding prevented a full lockdown after around 20 inmates attempted to incite a riot
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said it has multiple vehicles on standby if they are needed to transport Pitchess Detention Center inmates
The lawsuit accused two Cumberland County jail officers of staying in the hospital room during labor, violating the former inmate’s right to privacy
The plan allocates $400M for fixed cameras in 42 facilities, $18.4M for body-worn cameras and $7.2M for investigative reforms
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