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 Martin County Sheriff’s Office said the inmate forced one cuff off while experiencing significant mental health issues
Following the fatal attack at River North Correctional Center, Corrections Officer Jeremy Hall’s widow is urging oversight and better pay to address staffing and safety concerns
Stillwater correctional officials say the shop builds job skills, improves the inmate-staff dynamic and reduces illegal tattooing
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
Free webinars and daily wellness resources will address injury recovery, mental health, resilience and agency wellness strategy
The Sacramento prison officer suffered multiple puncture wounds in the attack
The lawsuit alleged correctional officers violated the men’s religious rights and denied them water to wash off chemical spray after the incident at the Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center
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