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
Louisiana Department of Corrections officers stood alongside police, fire and EMS personnel in a powerful pregame tribute honoring those who responded to the deadly Bourbon Street terror attack
“Freezing an already severely understaffed agency will lead to tragic consequences, we are tired of doing more with less,” a federal prison union president said
Agencies from coast to coast spotlighted the human side of corrections through stories, ceremonies and staff features for National Correctional Officers Week
The suspect allegedly strangled one man to death and severely beat another inside the Federal Transfer Center
The Michigan DOC report highlights 36% drop in inmates and a recidivism rate below 23%, as reentry programs show long-term impact
Despite restraints on his wrists and ankles, the inmate evaded multiple agents in a busy terminal and slipped onto the light rail undetected
The man, possibly targeting a suspect in a fatal police pursuit, fired on Hendricks County deputies and inmates before being fatally shot
As the jail population outpaces capacity, officials explore psychiatric facilities for sites originally meant to replace Rikers Island
The lawsuit alleges detainees faced unsafe temperatures, pests and unsanitary food in the now-demolished Medium Security Institution
PRODUCT NEWS
The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office used its traveling training center to reinforce de-escalation tactics and reduce use-of-force incidents
New mission mode provides simpler and more intuitive sampling of hazardous vapors
Midland County Jail officials say outsourcing mail scanning improves safety for staff and inmates while maintaining access to correspondence
A Senate panel recommends outfitting corrections officers at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center, operated by CoreCivic, with body cameras following a violent 2025 riot
The 5-year contract is partially funded through a $500,000 state grant
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