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
Two inmates facing murder charges allegedly climbed through a ceiling maintenance door to flee the Sumter County facility
A judge ordered an end to extended solitary confinement and stacked disciplinary sanctions tied to refusal to work
Sheriff Robert Luna points to an aging, medically fragile population as the department works to implement reforms
Kern County officials are exploring switching to a secondary well while determining how fuel entered the system
One officer suffered a fractured rib, another was sexually assaulted and others were beaten after slipping on soap-covered floors, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office said
ICE
Woodbury County officials say federal housing agreements are generating millions more than originally budgeted
After an inmate reported an emergency outside the secure perimeter, Officer Obbie Johnson carried out a lifesaving rescue that earned him the Florida Sheriffs Association’s 2026 CO of the Year award
Midland County Jail officials say outsourcing mail scanning improves safety for staff and inmates while maintaining access to correspondence
Authorities say leaked police data was used to facilitate shootings, drug trafficking and an attempted murder of an Ontario corrections manager
PRODUCT NEWS
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
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