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 court found the governor lacked the authority to return the woman to Coffee Creek Correctional Institution because her sentence had expired
The former “Chrisley Knows Best” star was fired after prison officials at the Pensacola facility caught him “associating with inmates” in the Residential Drug Abuse Program
The bill is named after former Capt. Robert Johnson, who was shot at home in 2010 after Lee Correctional Institution inmates used a contraband phone to order a hit
The robots act as a visible deterrent, equipped with 360-degree cameras, night vision, lights, heat detection and two-way audio, the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office said
The grant money will also go to evidence-based initiatives to help reduce recidivism in county jails, Allegheny County officials said
CDCR should have dismissed, not demoted, a high-ranking administrator over his misconduct, the Office of the Inspector General stated
Safety in the U.S. goes beyond just crime rates — so which cities offer peace of mind?
The second Chesterfield County Detention Center inmate was found in North Carolina, more than 200 miles from the jail
More than 1,000 inmates in Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center were evacuated after a 2023 “atmospheric river storm” in Sacramento caused levees to breach
PRODUCT NEWS
The new enhancements integrate AI directly into existing system workflows, positioning intelligence as a core component of daily operations rather than a standalone add-on
Real County deputies are using the technology during transport operations, with the agency saying it could help reduce the risk of a seized weapon being used against an officer
Axon Vision introduced to help recognize activity in live camera feeds while Axon Assistant expands secure, compliant AI to deliver operational data and continuous intelligence in the field
The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office used its traveling training center to reinforce de-escalation tactics and reduce use-of-force incidents
New mission mode provides simpler and more intuitive sampling of hazardous vapors
Midland County Jail officials say outsourcing mail scanning improves safety for staff and inmates while maintaining access to correspondence
A Senate panel recommends outfitting corrections officers at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center, operated by CoreCivic, with body cameras following a violent 2025 riot