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
K-9 Floki was working the back perimeter of Marshall County Correctional Facility when he was shot and killed
Jeremy Tremaine Williams was convicted of the 2021 rape and killing of a 5-year-old girl and is asking to waive further appeals
Two corrections officers fell critically ill after handling the materials at Mohawk Correctional Facility, with testing underway to identify the substance
Average overtime climbed to 432 hours per employee as total hours reached 8.7 million, accounting for 44% of New York’s total overtime spending
Attorneys debated whether alleged coercion should factor into sentencing despite acquittals on trafficking charges
Body camera video includes staff commenting that the inmate was on the floor “all day from day shift” at the Cuyahoga County Jail
A new law requires inmates to serve set portions of sentences and expands pathways to try juveniles as adults
NYC Mayor Mamdani says the unit at Bellevue Hospital will replace the aging North Infirmary Command infirmary and improve care
Lt. Tyler Gaines intervened when a suspect resisted arrest, fought through TASER deployments and reached for a Hominy officer’s weapon
PRODUCT NEWS
Lexipol places public safety wellness at the forefront with a week dedicated to education, community and support
In:SITE leverages Geogentia’s cutting-edge geospatial data technology to generate detailed, easy-to-understand reports; these reports not only reveal the presence of prohibited devices in a facility but also provide insights into common tactics used for contraband smuggling
Telecommunications company recognized for pioneering solutions, creating meaningful impact to serve and support communities
Craftmaster Hardware enhances security solutions by adding R.R. Brink to its extensive lineup of 170+ brands in door hardware
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office arrested three suspects who were attempting to fly a contraband loaded drone into the prison
The company received the PLATINUM ASTORS Award in the Best Contraband Detection Solution Category
H.H. DOC will be implementing the AI, RFID, mobility, business intelligence, and biometric capabilities of Command Cloud
Pro-Straint® Restraint Chair has built a reputation for designing and manufacturing high-quality restraint chairs that enhance the safety and effectiveness of law enforcement and correctional facilities
Agencies came together for the mock incident at the Greensville Correction Center
Platform modernizes the correctional officer in an AI-first, cloud-first world