After Nearly Two Years, Cochise County Jail Plans Remain Tentative
Cochise County recently reached a settlement regarding its jail district lawsuit, which stemmed from a disputed 2023 tax vote that allegedly disenfranchised more than 10,000 voters.
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New Mexico’s Landmark Parole Reform Bill Advances to Final Stage
Senate Bill 375, sponsored by the New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD) has officially passed its final legislative step following a concurrence vote from the Senate.
National Commission on Correctional Health Care Releases Updated Guidelines for Jail-Based Substance Use Disorder Treatment
The National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) has released updated guidelines aimed at improving medical treatment for substance-use disorders in jails, incorporating the latest research and best practices to address the ongoing opioid crisis.
Virginia Prisons to Test AI-Powered Scanner for Smuggling Prevention
The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) is set to become the first corrections system in the world to test a high-tech drug- and contraband-detection scanner developed by ScanTech AI Systems Inc. The pilot program will feature the Sentinel CT scanner, an artificial intelligence-powered tool designed to boost security by stopping illicit substances from entering prisons through inmate mail.
Yearlong Coding Program Creates Lifelong Impact in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Department of Corrections (MADOC) has launched a new partnership and coding education program to equip young, incarcerated residents with marketable skills while supporting their reintegration into society.
Maryland Pilots Body-Worn Camera Initiative in Correctional Facilities
The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is phasing in a body-worn camera pilot program to enhance transparency and safety within its correctional facilities.
South Dakota Governor Announces Project Prison Reset, Establishing Path Forward
In response to legislative gridlock over funding a new men’s prison, Gov. Larry Rhoden has announced Project Prison Reset, a new group aimed at ensuring progress on constructing a modern correctional facility.
Arkansas Seeks Architects for New State Correctional Facility in Franklin County
The Arkansas Department of Corrections and Arkansas Board of Corrections have released a request for qualifications for professional architectural services for the construction of the new state correctional facility in Franklin County, Ark. The request was issued Feb 13.
Partnership Brings Global Corrections Expertise, Innovation to Correctional News
Correctional News is excited to announce a partnership with the International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA), the leading international member-based organization that is established to improve correctional practice across the globe.
New Nonprofit Aims to Support Sheriffs, Families and Training Needs Nationwide
A new nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting sheriffs and their employees across the country officially launched last week, aiming to provide financial assistance, training and critical resources to law enforcement professionals in need.