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
Health officials investigated after an inmate at San Quentin tested positive for hantavirus antibodies, but PCR testing found no evidence of the virus
Two corrections officers required sutures after an inmate allegedly stabbed them with a sharpened plastic weapon made from a broken electronic tablet at Mid-State Correctional Facility
Attorneys say the Chino CO failed to supervise the inmate despite being told the kitchen supervisor was entering the walk-in freezer area
Rex Heuermann remains under close supervision, spends time reading murder mysteries and shows no visible remorse, according to Suffolk County jail officials
After losing 12 officers to retirement in the past year, the Cayuga County sheriff is urging county leaders to prioritize retention and recruitment
The group attack lasted more than six minutes inside a cell at Allegheny County Jail before the victim died, police said
Ruling halts Jeffrey Lee’s scheduled execution and could set up a U.S. Supreme Court review of nitrogen hypoxia
Michael Miles, jailed on drug and firearm charges, and Lishawn Knott, accused of assault and rioting, were arrested in Asheville
The ruling directs a lower court to evaluate whether a firing squad was feasible ahead of Jeffery Lee’s scheduled execution
PRODUCT NEWS
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
The Axon body-worn cameras have already reduced inmate grievance response times by up to 12% and use-of-force reports have dropped by about 17%
NYC Corrections has bought multiple units of the DrugDetect-F1 to ensure officer safety in a dynamic environment
This modernization effort will replace the VADOC’s legacy paper-based process with a secure, digital platform that ensures greater control, visibility, and accountability over tool inventory and usage
A federal settlement requires the Sonoma County jail to accept materials from publishers unless there’s a clear security risk and give inmates a way to appeal rejections
Network Solutions*
This milestone comes as Ookla, a global leader in connectivity intelligence, named T-Mobile the Best Network in one of the biggest ever U.S.-based network tests of its kind
Guide is the new flagship model for Garrett’s line of hand-held security screening products, with a sleek new look to meet the aesthetic desires of the modern security customer