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
Gerald Merrill, who was a deputy superintendent/business manager, was ordered to serve five years in prison and pay more than $500,000 in restitution to the Maine DOC
Drones and other methods were used to smuggle contraband into the Memorial Unit throughout 2025
The Washington DOC says trained counselors will support inmates facing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts or addiction-related crises
Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden said stricter pretrial release rules under “Iryna’s Law” have contributed to rising jail populations
Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions
The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Murdaugh’s murder conviction and life sentence after ruling that a court clerk improperly influenced jurors during Murdaugh’s 2023 double-murder trial
Agencies marked National Correctional Officer Week by recognizing the often unseen work performed by correctional officers and detention staff
Okfuskee County Sheriff Logan Manshack said he was stepping aside after a jail escape in which an inmate allegedly removed a sink from his cell before disappearing for days
After noticing the damaged memorial during her commute to and from the jail, Jacksonville Corrections Officer Mary Malcom restored the tribute honoring three victims of the 2023 attack
The settlements stem from lawsuits alleging jail staff ignored obvious signs of medical distress before two detainees died from overdoses
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