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 case hinged on whether inmate Charles Givens died from a beating or a seizure-induced fall; the jury found no evidence of officer wrongdoing
The SCI-Somerset attack on Sgt. Mark Baserman, captured on video, showed a calculated assault that prosecutors called “cold-hearted” and fit for capital punishment
The union says DOCCS is ignoring safety concerns and the impact of firing 2,000 corrections officers after the strike
Lawmakers and law enforcement officials say the plan to release some prisoners up to 110 days early is a dangerous response to staffing shortages and failed prison reforms
“You have these brand, spanking new, inexperienced officers being led to the slaughter,” a former CDCR lieutenant said. “Security measures are non-existent.”
With 850 correctional officer vacancies, the city turned to population reduction strategies, including fast-tracking cases and emergency bail reviews
The immersive show lets music fans step into Johnny Cash’s legendary 1968 Folsom Prison performance — complete with inmate roleplay and gritty realism
Under a new executive order, federal agencies can conduct criminal probes and intelligence sharing on gang activity and crimes committed within the jail
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said the decision supports new federal priorities under President Donald Trump to protect women and combat violent crime
