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
Michigan DOC staff will photocopy all original mail, including legal and confidential documents, then shred the originals in front of the recipient
Skylar Meade was originally facing the death penalty but avoided it by admitting guilt and agreeing to a no-parole sentence
The corrections officer was fired after telling leadership that releasing inmates with staffing below the minimum required by policy created safety risks and violated DOC procedures
A settlement with Gender Justice requires Hennepin County jail staff training, use of chosen pronouns and housing based on gender identity
With prison populations rising and correctional officer retention low, Georgia DOC seeks authority to intercept drone contraband
Rockdale County inmate Timothy Shane fled barefoot from hospital custody, stole two vehicles and eventually used a ride-share before being found knocking on doors
Andy’s Law, named in honor of Officer Andrew Lansing who was killed by an inmate, mandates up to life without parole for murdering a correctional employee and aims to deter inmate violence
A Jessup Correctional Institution correctional sergeant allegedly moved thousands of pills while others trafficked synthetic drugs, phones, luxury goods and tobacco
One Pennsylvania CO testified that Mangione was in a specialized housing unit because the prison “did not want an Epstein-style situation” as he awaited transfer to New York
PRODUCT NEWS
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
If your agency has a moment to highlight — big or small — that reflects the courage and care of your team, Axon wants to hear it
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OverWatch tracks detainee vitals — including heart rate, oxygen levels and stress — and alerts staff during crises