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 California State Sheriffs’ Association says the bill could create significant fiscal pressure on counties that are required to pay the higher wage
The CO admitted in court to cleaning up blood and not reporting it following Robert Brooks’ death
Kansas City may build a modular facility to house misdemeanor arrestees, cutting transport costs and boosting detention capacity ahead of the 2026 World Cup
The plan to close Stillwater prison includes laying off around 565 employees, sparking backlash from union leaders who called the move an “unacceptable budget gimmick”
A remediation manager will have sweeping powers over staff discipline, hiring and use-of-force oversight at Rikers
Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted of killing their parents in 1989, are now eligible for parole after a California judge reduced their life sentences under the youthful offender law
The man allegedly pulled several door handles to try to enter some of the vehicles
Officers who return to work would be subject to a “disciplinary evaluation period” for the remainder of their career with DOCCS
Wasco County Sheriff Magill called the behavior “egregious,” but the arbitrator cited a lack of prior discipline and a casual office culture in reversing the termination
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