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
Robert Stroud earned the nickname “Birdman” for his avian studies at FCI Leavenworth, but popular culture mistakenly linked his legacy to Alcatraz
As the jail population outpaces capacity, officials explore psychiatric facilities for sites originally meant to replace Rikers Island
The lawsuit alleges detainees faced unsafe temperatures, pests and unsanitary food in the now-demolished Medium Security Institution
The legislation would end a nearly 20-year pause on capital punishment in North Carolina by giving inmates a choice in execution methods
During the hearing, Christopher Walrath acknowledged that he put Brooks in a chokehold, that he struck the inmate’s body and groin and that he lied to investigators
Hennepin County Deputy Matthew Durette suffered lifelong injuries in the 2-minute attack, including a traumatic brain injury and multiple broken bones
Proclamations emphasize the vital, often overlooked work of correctional professionals in maintaining security and supporting reentry efforts
President calls on BOP, DOJ, FBI and DHS “to reopen a substantially enlarged and rebuilt ALCATRAZ, to house America’s most ruthless and violent Offenders”
A new Netflix documentary highlights inmates at South Central Correctional Center who create quilts for foster children, finding community and purpose through fabric and thread
PRODUCT NEWS
Standard measures are insufficient for the unique correctional environment
The integration empowers organizations to improve the issuance and return of critical assets
The partnership will pioneer a new model that bridges research, education and operational excellence in the field of public safety