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
Each piece of privileged mail will be verified through the new TextBehind DOCS system and given a unique QR code
The inmate sucker-punched the CO in the head from behind, causing serious injuries
One Voice United’s Elevating Our Profession Conference will spotlight correctional professionals’ dedication and provide a forum for addressing industry-wide challenges
If passed, the bill would prevent visitation from being revoked for disciplinary reasons, except in cases of safety or operational necessity
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
The payments, funded by profits from Allegheny County inmate phone, tablet and commissary purchases, will be studied for their impact on recidivism and community safety
Washington’s DOC will cover application fees and ensure IDs do not resemble prison mugshots to help reintegration efforts
Demetrius Frazier, who was also serving a life sentence in Michigan for a separate murder, was transferred to Alabama’s death row in 2011
ICE
Gov. Patrick Morrisey says the partnership will improve coordination between state corrections and ICE, allowing for more efficient deportations
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