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 three men orchestrated violent crimes, including murders, from inside California prisons using contraband phones
Lenton Vanburen Jr., 26, was found sitting on a bench near a department store in Baton Rouge
Grant Hardin was “wearing a makeshift outfit designed to mimic law enforcement” when he escaped the North Central Unit
Oscar Smith was convicted of stabbing and shooting all three victims; the case involved insurance policies, threats and a 911 call naming him
A partner at Butler Snow used ChatGPT to draft filings defending the state prison system, resulting in false legal citations based on nonexistent cases
L.A. County must reduce the population and pass state inspection to avoid full closure of the embattled juvenile facility
The GEO Group is shutting down Lea County Correctional Facility, prompting inmate transfers and potential ICE conversion talks
These Memorial Day facts offer insight into how Americans honor fallen service members while also marking the unofficial start of summer
Deputy Daniel V. Chavira, a 2024 academy graduate, came from a family deeply involved in law enforcement, with several relatives actively serving in the LASD
PRODUCT NEWS
New technology reduces the risk of human oversight
With this powerful combo, emergency teams get rugged durability, real-time reliability, and the highest network priority — especially during massive emergencies
The smartphone-sized DrugDetect-F1 detects dangerous narcotics drugs with high specificity in seconds and without contact
Standard measures are insufficient for the unique correctional environment
The integration empowers organizations to improve the issuance and return of critical assets