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
New welfare check protocols at the Otter Tail County Jail require staff to assess visibility, signs of life, mental health and access to water
Damon Landor, a Rastafarian, alleges his religious rights were violated when Raymond Laborde Correctional Center corrections officers forcibly shaved his head
CDCR says chemical agents and warning shots were used to stop the violence at California State Prison, Sacramento
The Bibb County jail has recorded over 80 inmate-on-inmate assaults annually since 2023, up from just 16 in 2020
The Bristol County Jail librarian is accused of smuggling synthetic marijuana disguised as paperwork on multiple occasions
Of the 24 Walker County Jail employees charged in Tony Mitchell’s death, eight have formally pleaded guilty
Cortlen Flax was convicted of official misconduct and simple assault after striking an inmate who later filed a civil rights lawsuit
New York City’s mayor-elect says jailing people for homelessness and mental illness is unsustainable — and closing Rikers is key to building a safer city
Dr. Beth Fischgrund alleged she was fired and defamed after reporting safety threats and staff misconduct at Salinas Valley State Prison
PRODUCT NEWS
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New Jersey corrections officials credit a Las Vegas-based mail vendor for helping to stem the flow of synthetic drugs like K2 into facilities
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