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
MDC Brooklyn officials intercepted a Minnesota man carrying a barbecue fork and bogus paperwork as he tried to pass as an FBI agent
The inmates fled the Riverbend Detention Center before dawn and were apprehended across Louisiana and Mississippi less than 24 hours later
Prosecutors allege Harrison Elba used drones to deliver a synthetic drug commonly marketed as bath salts and cellphones to an inmate at FCI Ray Brook
The bill would modernize Idaho’s 1978 “Son of Sam” law to prevent convicted offenders like Bryan Kohberger and Lori Vallow Daybell from profiting off books, interviews or films
A rookie officer assigned to Rikers Island was pulled over in Queens and found with a rifle, shotgun, ammo and a machete
The St. Landry Parish sheriff says structural neglect is behind the breach, while the parish president points to lack of supervision
House Bill 499 would set a punishment of up to one year in prison or a fine between $2,000 and $5,000 for flying a drone in the restricted airspace
Jessica Lynn Larson was sentenced to six months in prison for lying to federal agents after engaging in a sexual relationship with an inmate at FMC Rochester
ICE
ICE detainees were removed just hours after a corrections recruit was arrested by federal agents in Portland
PRODUCT NEWS
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
Senior law enforcement early adopters appreciate DDF1’s unique value proposition
Event will bring together key decision-makers, thought leaders, and innovators to explore the latest developments in public safety technology
Collaboration to advance Eclipse’s bespoke system that automates the detection and presumptive identification of drug-laced mail
With this powerful combo, emergency teams get rugged durability, real-time reliability, and the highest network priority — especially during massive emergencies
The integration empowers organizations to improve the issuance and return of critical assets