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 Justice Department will pay an average of about $1.1 million to each of 103 women who sued the Bureau of Prisons over their treatment at FCI Dublin
A fingerprint match led Lee County deputies to arrest the 63-year-old, who had evaded capture for nearly four decades
The woman spent 85 days in DuPage County jail awaiting a mental health transfer before dying, with medical neglect cited as a contributing factor to her death
Prosecutors say Surenos gang members armed themselves with prison-made weapons and makeshift body armor before launching a deadly assault at Ely State Prison
The Lewis County Juvenile Detention Center officers endured a 10-minute assault while stopping a murder suspect from escaping the facility
Justin “Ace” Romero, a longtime independent wrestler, uses his experience in the ring to build trust and guide young offenders at Long Creek Youth Development Center
Deputies found five shanks on the 18-year-old inmate after the attack at Fulton County Jail, which is under federal oversight
Prosecutors allege the suspects used deadly weapons to carry out the killings, which were linked to gang activity within Ely State Prison
Gov. Kathy Hochul is enforcing consequences for fired striking corrections officers, saying, “You’re not working in our state workforce, ever”
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