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
Union leaders cite training costs and security issues as a reason to reopen the Danville Correctional Center firing range, while businesses warn of stray bullets and noise
A federal jury found the Pierce County Jail’s medical provider violated the constitutional rights of an inmate by failing to address a serious blood clot that led to amputation
Ishmael Petty, already serving life for a prior inmate murder, is charged in a second prison homicide at ADX Florence in 2020
Raul Gomez-Garcia, convicted of killing Detective Donald Young in 2005, was denied entry to a youth-focused prison program because he did not meet eligibility requirements
The SCI-Somerset attack on Sgt. Mark Baserman, captured on video, showed a calculated assault that prosecutors called “cold-hearted” and fit for capital punishment
The union says DOCCS is ignoring safety concerns and the impact of firing 2,000 corrections officers after the strike
Lawmakers and law enforcement officials say the plan to release some prisoners up to 110 days early is a dangerous response to staffing shortages and failed prison reforms
“You have these brand, spanking new, inexperienced officers being led to the slaughter,” a former CDCR lieutenant said. “Security measures are non-existent.”
With 850 correctional officer vacancies, the city turned to population reduction strategies, including fast-tracking cases and emergency bail reviews
PRODUCT NEWS
Partnership equips incarcerated individuals with pathways to employment
Corrections leaders praise the Stun-Cuff Dual Cuff Model as a critical tool for maintaining control over uncooperative inmates, offering a safe and effective alternative to traditional shackling
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
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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
Numerous correctional facilities nationwide report positive results after installing the VeroVision Mail Screener