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
A transformer exploded outside the Middleton House of Correction’s main housing unit, forcing the evacuation of 407 inmates
The 5-year contract is partially funded through a $500,000 state grant
Missouri DOC officials and inmates praise the 22-week leadership training program
Free inmate tablets at Nez Perce County Jail improve behavior, reduce contraband and enable secure communication with families and lawyers
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson’s budget proposal targets staffing and security upgrades amid ongoing concerns at Green Hill and Echo Glen
The ruling pauses the case of Stacey Humphreys, whose lawyers say two parole board members had ties to his 2003 trial
The awards recognize outstanding correctional, probation and parole professionals nationwide
The widow of Officer Andrew Lansing says the inmate had repeatedly violated rules and threatened violence without consequence
The year’s most serious escapes led to officer fatalities, cross-border violence and renewed pressure on jail and prison systems
PRODUCT NEWS
Acquisition will enhance Tyler’s electronic warrants offering, connecting courts and public safety
Michigan DOC staff will photocopy all original mail, including legal and confidential documents, then shred the originals in front of the recipient
Real-time respiratory monitoring detects inmate in distress within minutes of booking, prompting immediate lifesaving intervention
The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department has purchased 4,641 BWCs for deputies to wear in the facilities, which have seen a spike in inmate deaths in 2025
The body scanners combine advanced AI-assisted detection, superior imaging, and patented DruGuard drug-detection software within a user-friendly interface
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Axon to acquire AI-powered 911 communications company Prepared, strengthening the public safety ecosystem from call to closure