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
A state probe found that poor jail management by Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson led to the escape
Darrell Wayne Smith, who worked at the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, is the sixth employee at the prison charged with abusing inmates
The man suspected in the 2005 disappearance of the Ala. teen in Aruba is currently serving a 28-year prison sentence in Peru for a 2010 murder
The information was shared after a former CO’s sworn statement helped lead to the 16-year early release of convicted killer Jeroid Price
In the wake of a staffing crisis and reports of increased violence and drug use, a state agency report called for Los Angeles County’s juvenile halls to be closed
Nasir Grant, who escaped from Philadelphia Industrial Correction Center, was captured while dressed as a woman, authorities said
The fund supports the Michigan Department of Corrections’ requirement that officers earn 15 college credits within 24 months of employment
There have been 26 federal correctional officers who have died in the line of duty
To be eligible, inmates must have been sentenced to life without parole under Alabama’s Habitual Felony Offender law
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