Corrections Policies
Corrections policies are the backbone of effective correctional facility management, guiding the daily operations, inmate management, and staff conduct. This directory provides articles that detail the development, implementation, and impact of various policies within the correctional system. Understanding corrections policies is crucial for ensuring compliance, maintaining order, and promoting facility safety. For further information on how these policies are enforced, explore our section on Correctional Facility Procedures.
Police and corrections officers are human beings that make mistakes, but “there are certain lines that can’t be crossed,” the board’s outgoing chair said
Learn how inmate privacy violations, as officers observed an inmate’s naked body during childbirth, led to a lawsuit in Brown v. Dickey
Overdose is a leading cause of death in jail; drug testing at intake can detect fatal levels of drug intoxication and help connect people to life-saving treatment on day one.
Proactive strategies and skills to foster a culture of accountability and support to prevent misconduct
Officers who return to work would be subject to a “disciplinary evaluation period” for the remainder of their career with DOCCS
Facing a 4,000-officer shortfall, Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing unarmed, supervised entry-level roles to jumpstart correctional careers early
Officers seized weapons, tattoo devices and synthetic marijuana in a coordinated contraband operation at Charles B. Webster Detention Center
A Cook County sheriff’s report cites longer case timelines and policy shifts under the state’s attorney as factors in 12% population growth
With eight drug exposure incidents sending staff to hospitals in just 15 months, union leaders are callong on Congress to pass legislation mandating prison mail screening protocols
The duty to intervene in an excessive force situation is your legal and moral responsibility
Staff training on manipulation and improper relationships is key and must be constant and clear for all sworn and non-sworn staff
How leadership failures, unchecked behavior and inadequate training contribute to toxic correctional environments — and what it takes to change the culture
These are the skills high-performing employees use every day to make them stand apart from others
The union says DOCCS is ignoring safety concerns and the impact of firing 2,000 corrections officers after the strike
Lawmakers and law enforcement officials say the plan to release some prisoners up to 110 days early is a dangerous response to staffing shortages and failed prison reforms
Under a new executive order, federal agencies can conduct criminal probes and intelligence sharing on gang activity and crimes committed within the jail
The group calls on Congress to change federal law to help corrections officials stop inmates from using contraband phones to commit crimes
Under the plan, Ohio prisons would be directed to pursue lethal injection drugs in partnership with the DOJ and provide twice-yearly progress reports
New York is using early release authority under the state’s correction law to maintain order and reduce pressure on remaining staff
Officer Andrew Lansing’s death has prompted a legislative push to address safety gaps in the state prison system
Implementing a program may be a challenge, but it’s one you should strongly consider
The HALT Act, correctional staffing and officer safety are at the center of labor negotiations — here’s what’s at stake
Corrections officers statewide hold the line, calling for stronger safety measures and an end to HALT
“The label of ‘resident'— currently used by the Department of Corrections— for incarcerated persons obscures the joint goals of deterrence, rehabilitation and punishment,” Gov. Kelly Ayotte said
Proactive supervision, strong policies and solid documentation can keep your staff — and your agency — out of legal trouble
The $500 million plan includes closing the 127-year-old Green Bay prison, shifting security levels and expanding early release programs
The funding request includes anti-drone systems, mail scanning technology and a dedicated transport team following the 2024 hospital attack on COs
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
A case plan serves as a roadmap for corrections professionals, outlining specific interventions, goals and timelines to guide the rehabilitation process
