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 corrections officer was fired after telling leadership that releasing inmates with staffing below the minimum required by policy created safety risks and violated DOC procedures
The E3 initiative connects Chester County inmates with employers before release and maintains support after reentry
Jaishon Bellamy, 27, died days after being moved to restrictive housing following an unprovoked attack on a corrections officer
With 80 correctional officer vacancies and out-of-state housing costs topping $15 million in 2024, Wyoming officials push for fast-tracked budget relief
Skylar Meade was originally facing the death penalty but avoided it by admitting guilt and agreeing to a no-parole sentence
Unlimited phone access has created unintended consequences, including decreased engagement in rehabilitation services and security concerns, the Bristol County sheriff said
Rockdale County jail inmate Timothy Shane escaped from Grady Memorial Hospital, stole an SUV with a Glock inside and fled after crashing the SUV less than a mile from the hospital
Sean “Diddy” Combs used commissary items and inmate collaboration to prepare meals for every housing unit
Since 2020, five prisoners have died after falling or jumping from upper galleries at Egeler and Parnall
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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