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
The Allegheny County corrections union is challenging a voter-backed ban on chemical agents and restraints
David Walters was sentenced to up to 7 years for manslaughter in Robert Brooks’ death, but claims policy violations do not equal criminal conduct
The pilot program requires eight hours plus four hours of forced overtime — a move the union calls heartless and unlawful
The money will help two California programs assist more ex-inmates with certification, mentorship and employment after release
Inmates used cords, rope and other materials left behind by contractors to scale down from the St. Landry Parish Jail’s roof, video shows
Brian Tellier was found not guilty of felonious assault and tampering charges stemming from a 2023 incident at Lorain County jail that left an inmate paralyzed
Sheriff Kelly Martinez says aging county jails need $289M in urgent repairs, with long-term costs possibly reaching as high as $3 billion
Michigan DOC staff will photocopy all original mail, including legal and confidential documents, then shred the originals in front of the recipient
The Justice Department is reviewing Colorado’s handling of medical care, youth detainee nutrition and gender housing policies
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