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 inmates include men serving sentences for offenses such as murder, armed robbery and aggravated assault
The man was condemned for the 2008 shooting deaths of two men outside a suburban Dallas music studio
“Deputy Patel misused and exploited that confidential information for personal purposes wholly unrelated to any legitimate law enforcement function,” the claim alleges
James Ernest Hitchcock was pronounced dead following a lethal injection; he was convicted of the July 1976 killing of 13-year-old Cynthia Driggers
Rashaad Muhammad was taken to the Fulton County Jail, where medical staff failed to provide antibiotics and other medical supplies he repeatedly told them he needed
Series offers insight into the pressures and realities facing today’s corrections professionals
The plea comes as officials push to fix gaps in Michigan law surrounding sexual abuse by corrections staff
Emmanuel Landila spent more than a month in federal immigration custody before returning home to complete training at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy
Clark County’s district attorney is seeking death warrants for three inmates, but ongoing legal battles, drug challenges and past failures leave the state’s first execution in nearly two decades uncertain
PRODUCT NEWS
The scanning policy, backed by AFSCME, follows reports of fentanyl and synthetic drugs entering prisons through letters and legal mail
The legislation is part of a broader effort to address chemical exposures in correctional facilities
The Axon body-worn cameras have already reduced inmate grievance response times by up to 12% and use-of-force reports have dropped by about 17%
NYC Corrections has bought multiple units of the DrugDetect-F1 to ensure officer safety in a dynamic environment
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
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
Network Solutions*
This milestone comes as Ookla, a global leader in connectivity intelligence, named T-Mobile the Best Network in one of the biggest ever U.S.-based network tests of its kind
Guide is the new flagship model for Garrett’s line of hand-held security screening products, with a sleek new look to meet the aesthetic desires of the modern security customer
Senior law enforcement early adopters appreciate DDF1’s unique value proposition
Event will bring together key decision-makers, thought leaders, and innovators to explore the latest developments in public safety technology