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
Between September 2020 and May 2022, a group of inmates housed at Donaldson Correctional Facility used telephone scams called “skits” to trick Home Depot employees into activating pre-paid gift cards
Capt. Michelle Quintero, who ran Madison County jail, died while driving to work when a dam broke and she was caught in the floodwaters
To celebrate the restoration of 55,000 wheelchairs for disabled individuals in low-resource countries through its prison work programs, Joni and Friends recognized CoreCivic with two award presentations for achieving this major milestone
About two minutes into the pursuit, the CO fired three rounds, wounding a passenger in the BMW, federal prosecutors said
Chainsaw crews consisting of VADOC staff and supervised inmates have cleared hundreds of miles of roads in areas like Independence, Damascus and High Knob
Each Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center inmate was charged with mayhem, armed assault to murder and assault to murder
A federal judge ordered state prison officials to relocate most inmates from Stateville following a lawsuit over hazardous conditions
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office said the jail trusty program is being reevaluated because it is thought to be the source of some of the contraband
The United States has reached 1,600 executions since the death penalty was reinstated by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1976
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