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 confrontation began after Alexis Cardenas, who had been released on traffic warrants, refused to leave the Harris County Jail
A steady decline in prison population due to sentencing reform has left many of California’s minimum security conservation camps operating at half capacity or less
COs must wear the cameras while on duty and activate them during incidents such as entering a housing unit or while escorting inmates in handcuffs or shackles
Virginia ranks at the top for lowest incarceration rates while Mississippi had the highest increase, according to data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics
The CO deployed his TASER, but when it failed to subdue the inmate, he subsequently fired his duty weapon, the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office said
The exercise scenarios at Bland Correctional Center included a large inmate disturbance with injuries, a hostage situation, an intentional fire and a multi-inmate escape
The Georgia DOC has awarded a $2.4 billion contract for healthcare in the prison system to a new company without the competitive process legally required, a lawsuit alleges
The Georgia DOC said the inmate’s death was a “result of an altercation” and that the CO was immediately fired
After inmates didn’t listen to verbal orders from COs, an officer fired a warning shot; the brawl continued and a second warning shot finally broke up the fight
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