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 plea comes as officials push to fix gaps in Michigan law surrounding sexual abuse by corrections staff
Allegheny County Jail reports compliance with a county referendum that limits solitary confinement for inmates
6 people, employed by the Sacramento County Jail’s healthcare contractor, have been arrested for smuggling drugs into the jail
Two clerks who released Kevin Mason, wanted for a 2021 murder, were fired from their jobs at an Indiana county jail
Emergency responders administered Narcan to the unresponsive inmates inside a Mecklenburg County Courthouse holding cell
COs have expressed concern that the food served in the Cuyahoga County jail is so poor that it could spark riot
Inmates, staff say fires are used to cook food, warm coffee, light contraband cigarettes or drugs or just to stay warm
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office asked for the ex-deputy’s bail to be increased, citing his potential flight risk due to possible ties with a Mexican drug cartel
Officials say a dramatic rise in illegal narcotics within the state’s prisons is increasing violence and putting CO, inmate safety at risk
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