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
CDCR leaders cite aging facilities, healthcare and staffing costs as key drivers behind a budget that has not declined with the prison population
Honorees from Missouri, Florida, Oklahoma, Colorado and North Carolina will be recognized at the One Voice United conference in Atlantic City
Master Sgt. Tyler Grezaffi is being remembered by multiple agencies for her service and lasting influence
Robert Kessler accepted a plea deal and testified against coworkers about the fatal assault and alleged cover-up at Marcy Correctional Facility
In one incident, the CO wrote “Property of G. Smead” on a trainee’s body; both trainees were left restrained in handcuffs until other officers released them
Authorities say suspects called the Barbour County Sheriff’s Office after being stranded near Ventress Correctional Facility with drugs, electronics and weapons
Corrections officials say longer sentences and delayed parole eligibility under Logan’s Law would significantly increase incarceration expenses over time
A five-day training at Whitley County Detention Center gives 12 participants OSHA-compliant certification and connects them with potential employers after release
Tova Noel, who was on duty the night Epstein died in federal custody, is scheduled to give a transcribed interview
PRODUCT NEWS
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
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