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
Rex Heuermann remains under close supervision, spends time reading murder mysteries and shows no visible remorse, according to Suffolk County jail officials
Drawing on 50 years as a prosecutor, lawmaker and governor, Gov. Mike DeWine said the death penalty fails to achieve its intended purpose
ICE
Cumberland County officials said the correctional officer passed a background check and had valid work authorization through 2030
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
State prison officials will recruit trained law enforcement volunteers as Idaho becomes the nation’s only state with firing squad as its primary execution method
More than a year after they escaped through a hole from a ripped-out toilet, four of the 10 inmates were transferred back to the facility due to bed shortages and transportation needs
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
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