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
Cummins Unit Sgt. Fredrick Coleman was “known for his strength, kindness, hard work and dedication to the agency and to his fellow officers,” Arkansas DOC said
During a visit to Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall, the woman attempted to smuggle over 30 pills that contained fentanyl, DA Nathan Hochman said
Edward Zakrzewski’s execution is the ninth in 2025 — more than any other state and the most Florida has carried out in a year since 1976
Two former Cambria County Prison staff used lunch bags and private medical rooms to bring in drugs, phones and security tools for inmates
Auditors say nine staff remained on paid leave up to 3.5 years beyond limits set by state regulations and contracts
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has implemented several policy changes, including better fingerprint ID verification and clearer classification protocols
ICE
Blocking corrections officers from transporting immigrants to ICE detention centers is a “sanctuary” policy, Attorney General James Uthmeier said
Federal charges allege Walker County Jail officers deprived Tony Mitchell and others of basic rights and used an inmate enforcer to assault detainees
Albert Booze pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter after using Deputy Christopher Knight’s TASER and a knife in a 2021 fatal confrontation at Bibb County Jail
PRODUCT NEWS
The Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office discovered how one lesser-known tool helped curb inmate disruptions and shift officer perceptions
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
As threats grow more advanced, correctional facilities need flexible, upgrade-ready screening systems