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
John Lilley Correctional Center Cpl. Robert Sumner was driving a transport van when it collided with another vehicle; that vehicle was driven by a CO who was on his way to work
The grant money will also go to evidence-based initiatives to help reduce recidivism in county jails, Allegheny County officials said
CDCR should have dismissed, not demoted, a high-ranking administrator over his misconduct, the Office of the Inspector General stated
Safety in the U.S. goes beyond just crime rates — so which cities offer peace of mind?
The second Chesterfield County Detention Center inmate was found in North Carolina, more than 200 miles from the jail
More than 1,000 inmates in Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center were evacuated after a 2023 “atmospheric river storm” in Sacramento caused levees to breach
Under the policy, staff and COs most likely to first encounter unknown substances are undergoing specialized training to “properly identify, handle and manage” the materials
The event at Green Rock Correctional Center featured over 25 speakers and performers, including talks from individuals currently incarcerated
The Deep Creek Youth Academy inmates assaulted an officer with a sock filled with a shower head; they then overpowered him, taking his keys and radio
PRODUCT NEWS
NYC Corrections has bought multiple units of the DrugDetect-F1 to ensure officer safety in a dynamic environment
This modernization effort will replace the VADOC’s legacy paper-based process with a secure, digital platform that ensures greater control, visibility, and accountability over tool inventory and usage
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
Network Solutions
This milestone comes as Ookla, a global leader in connectivity intelligence, named T-Mobile the Best Network in one of the biggest ever U.S.-based network tests of its kind
Guide is the new flagship model for Garrett’s line of hand-held security screening products, with a sleek new look to meet the aesthetic desires of the modern security customer
Senior law enforcement early adopters appreciate DDF1’s unique value proposition
Event will bring together key decision-makers, thought leaders, and innovators to explore the latest developments in public safety technology