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
Police say a concealed .22-caliber revolver was fired during the trip, prompting new screening protocols for incoming inmates
A new 10-week training program and $60K starting salary are helping the Horry County Sheriff’s Office recruit and retain younger correctional officers
Special Agent Brandon Jewell was seriously injured when a pickup struck his vehicle, killing his K-9 partner, Sissy
Francis Chandler Jr. was promised a sentence of four years in state prison after pleading to second-degree gang assault in connection with inmate Messiah Nantwi’s death
Patricia Krenwinkel holds the distinction of being the state’s longest-incarcerated woman following her 1971 conviction
The true-crime docuseries follows the Illinois investigation that led to the serial killer’s arrest and execution
During closing arguments, the defense told the jury that their clients didn’t participate in the fatal assault of Robert Brooks and were trying to do their jobs in difficult circumstances
The Travis County CO was terminated the same day he was arrested and charged with bringing contraband into a correctional facility
Lance Shockley waited for hours near Sgt. Carl Graham Jr.’s home, then shot him with a rifle and shotgun as the trooper exited his cruiser
PRODUCT NEWS
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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
Opioid Overdose Response
OverWatch tracks detainee vitals — including heart rate, oxygen levels and stress — and alerts staff during crises
The scanning policy, backed by AFSCME, follows reports of fentanyl and synthetic drugs entering prisons through letters and legal mail
The legislation is part of a broader effort to address chemical exposures in correctional facilities