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
Emmanuel Landila spent more than a month in federal immigration custody before returning home to complete training at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy
Officials say the state will be ready by July with trained riflemen and a manual process, despite efforts to reduce direct staff involvement
Lawsuits allege inmates were held for months in near-total darkness with unsafe conditions at Miami Correctional Facility
Stanley Richards’s plans include filling more than 1,300 vacancies, expanding treatment options and moving eligible individuals out of jail settings
The inmates, held in Arizona under Montana DOC custody, were transferred to Mississippi to centralize out-of-state housing
The plea comes as officials push to fix gaps in Michigan law surrounding sexual abuse by corrections staff
Kalamazoo County Jail inmates and staff are relying on bottled water after elevated copper levels shut off tap water, and repairs could take six months or more
Alabama replaced YesCare with NaphCare following missed paychecks and ongoing concerns about inmate medical services
Prosecutors say the inmate Marcus Terry fatally stabbed his cellmate with a pen during a violent 2021 attack inside Dade Correctional Institution
PRODUCT NEWS
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*
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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
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