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
K-9 Floki was working the back perimeter of Marshall County Correctional Facility when he was shot and killed
A short anonymous survey explores attitudes shaped by daily realities inside correctional facilities
ICE
While 287(g) agreements are banned in Maryland, correctional agencies can still assist ICE in limited circumstances, a judge ruled
State officials say lapses in medical and mental healthcare at the Onondaga County Justice Center contributed to multiple deaths in custody
Judges found non-medical staff were not responsible for treatment decisions during a widespread inmate health outbreak
The inmate was discovered with multiple injuries at Wallens Ridge State Prison as state police continue to investigate the death
Inmates built a makeshift tower in a fourth-floor rec room to retrieve drugs and other items, according to court filings
Lason Butler died of dehydration after being held in a cell at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center with no running water, the lawsuit said
Michael Domingues, who was the youngest person in modern Nevada history to be sentenced to death at the time, was released after legal shifts on juvenile sentencing opened a path to parole
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