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
Gov. Gavin Newsom says the new learning complex marks a major step in shifting the historic prison toward rehabilitation
The Bureau of Prisons director points to rising drone drops, including a case at FCI Fort Dix where staff intercepted a drone drop carrying a 46-pound laundry bag filled with contraband
ICE
The Lino Lakes corrections officer was “masquerading as a U.S. citizen” and overstayed a student visa, according to DHS
One FMC Lexington corrections officer brought in drug-laced papers while another accepted payments and had sexual contact with an inmate, court records show
ICE
Gov. Wes Moore directed state agencies to continue cooperating on criminal matters while limiting formal immigration enforcement agreements
Sgt. Robert Hill spent three decades serving in state prisons and was known for mentoring fellow officers and stepping up for his team
A New York budget hearing testimony highlighted accelerating attrition, stalled HALT reform proposals and efforts to rebuild prison staffing levels
Addison Pickett, an officer at Turney Center Industrial Complex, is remembered for her integrity and constant smile
A judge ordered an end to extended solitary confinement and stacked disciplinary sanctions tied to refusal to work
PRODUCT NEWS
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
Real-time respiratory monitoring detects inmate in distress within minutes of booking, prompting immediate lifesaving intervention