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 CO admitted conspiring with other officers to assault the inmate as retaliation at the Southern Regional Jail, according to court documents
States like Georgia and Florida are increasing spending on security and staffing, while California and Pennsylvania look to cut costs
The two Bibles, containing approximately 23 grams of heroin hidden in the spines, were sealed in packages addressed to inmates in state prisons
As corrections officers protest overtime and staffing issues, Gov. Kathy Hochul insists the strike must end, citing safety concerns
The $500 million plan includes closing the 127-year-old Green Bay prison, shifting security levels and expanding early release programs
Michael Nance argued that his medical conditions make lethal injection inhumane, but a federal judge ruled the method does not create unconstitutional suffering
The scanner will be deployed at VADOC’s Centralized Mail Distribution Center for six months to screen incoming inmate mail
ICE
The Williams County sheriff called the incident a result of “complacency and human error” and is not taking disciplinary action against the jail staff
Cook County Department of Corrections inmates trained two dogs through the “Tails of Redemption” program; the K-9s will serve dual roles as both police K-9s and therapy animals
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