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
An analysis identified five controlled substances on papers introduced into the Mohawk Correctional Facility, where multiple correction officers became ill and required hospitalization
Some of the detainees are suing the county, claiming deputies fired more than 50 canisters of tear gas at a dorm housing several dozen inmates
New York City should be held in contempt over conditions in Rikers Island jail, federal monitor says
The monitor concludes in its report there has been “no meaningful relief” for staff or people in custody from violence and unnecessary and excessive uses of force
The United States Penitentiary Coleman is experiencing staffing shortages; The COs assigned to the unit where Nassar was held were working mandated OT shifts
Officials say Michael Burham escaped by climbing on exercise equipment and using bed sheets tied together
The teen attacked two COs, punching one man repeatedly and strangling a woman, police said
The man serving a life sentence for a double murder admitted to an attack on COs that left one with a traumatic brain injury and broken ribs
The officer was working at the Special Treatment Unit when he got into a “physical altercation” with a civilly committed sex offender
Larch Corrections Center officials said the facility is planned to close in October, giving enough time to help 115 staff members find other jobs
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