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 policy change at the Genesee County jail follows the release of video that unintentionally captured a separate inmate’s protected health information
An intoxicated inmate assault, a 28-person yard fight and a weapon-filled mess hall brawl unfolded over a volatile six-day stretch at Clinton Correctional Facility
The case includes claims that one officer secretly “married” an inmate while both are accused in contraband smuggling efforts at Lee Correctional Institution
A captain and 10 corrections officers claimed nearly $229K in regular and overtime hours they didn’t work by arriving late, leaving early or engaging in “no-show” shifts at Rikers Island, investigators say
Moberly Correctional Center Sgt. Julie Teague used a baseball bat to fight off dogs and protect a 13-year-old girl in Randolph County
Tablet engagement surged in 2025, with sharp increases in education, job training and reentry participation
A federal panel ruled the supervisor’s actions fell within a legal gray area after a detainee used bedding to take his life at the Kalamazoo County Jail
The state report details how planted contraband led to inmates being disciplined, an assault on the corrections officer and concerns about retaliation at Kentucky State Penitentiary
Sergeant William “BC” Cokonougher had served at Ross Correctional Institution since 2013
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After extensive deliberation and strategic planning, the Delaware Association of Chiefs of Police (DACP) announced a collaborative partnership with All-Star Talent and Guardian Alliance Technologies
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Joseph Bonavolonta joins leading mail security tech company
Solutions will improve experience for 3,600 total users in the state
Facility accelerates production of kiosks from a six-week to a three-day process
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