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 widow of Officer Andrew Lansing says the inmate had repeatedly violated rules and threatened violence without consequence
Sacramento Deputy James Caravallo lost control of his vehicle on a wet roadway while driving to the Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center
A former River North Correctional Center lieutenant warned that unsafe conditions could lead to staff injuries or deaths as staffing shortages and safety lapses mounted
The Massachusetts DOC-State Police Task Force has intercepted synthetic cannabinoids, Suboxone, fentanyl and heroin in 26 recent cases across state prisons
Sheriffs from across the state said DOC actions have been inconsistent, harmful to counties and costly to taxpayers
The three men were found to be missing during a security check, prompting a search of the DeKalb County jail
Florida executed more inmates in 2025 than in any year since the death penalty’s reinstatement in the 1970s
The DeKalb County inmates range in age from 24 to 31 and face charges including murder, armed robbery and arson
Nick Reiner, son of filmmaker Rob Reiner, is in solitary confinement and under suicide watch at Twin Towers Correctional Facility
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
Find deals on duty gear, household supplies, electronic devices and more — but only for a limited time
Axon to acquire AI-powered 911 communications company Prepared, strengthening the public safety ecosystem from call to closure