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
Sean “Diddy” Combs was found guilty under the Mann Act but not of sex trafficking or racketeering, avoiding a possible life sentence
Derrick Groves, convicted in multiple killings, has evaded law enforcement for nearly two months with help from friends and former jail staff
The county will consider restricting items allowed in Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall and Barry J. Nidorf and ending contracts after a tutor was caught with nearly 200 pills
Lateral hires at the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office will now receive 240 hours of leave, while new detention cooks can earn a $10,000 bonus under revised policies
ICE
Prosecutors say attackers used fireworks and anti-ICE graffiti to lure out unarmed corrections officers from Prairieland Detention Center before opening fire with rifles
The bills would allow current COs to buy into the Michigan State Police hybrid plan with retroactive credit
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
Connecticut’s highest-paid CO logged 952 hours of overtime in two months, pushing his total pay above $258K in 2024
Acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering, Sean “Diddy” Combs remains jailed at MDC Brooklyn while awaiting sentencing for prostitution-related charges
PRODUCT NEWS
Leading medical expert joins Eclipse to strengthen efforts in combating drugs entering correctional facilities
The scanner will be deployed at VADOC’s Centralized Mail Distribution Center for six months to screen incoming inmate mail
NaphCare is designed to manage and meet the needs of patient populations in correctional settings
Modern solutions can improve processes from intake through reentry
With more being asked of these facilities, they need additional solutions
From odor-fighting sprays to heavy-duty hangers, discover the tools that make maintaining your gear easier and more effective