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 inmates include men serving sentences for offenses such as murder, armed robbery and aggravated assault
The Fulton County sheriff said the three members of his executive team had more than 65 years of collective experience in law enforcement and running a jail
Nyssa officer Joseph Johnson was shot while he was still in his vehicle after pulling the suspect over
The state’s new law went into effect in April 2021, but because of a two-year implementation period, it didn’t impact people until now
CO staffing is running at 80% of its full complement to protect and secure the 500 or more inmates at Westmoreland County Prison
The announcement came after the family of Lashawn Thompson, 35, who was found covered in bed bugs after he died inside the jail last year, called for an investigation
Officials want the St. Louis County Council to approve $1.6 million from the general fund to hire an additional 27 correctional officers
The prosecutor still has not said whether he will seek the death penalty against Bryan Kohberger if he is convicted
The program at the Collin County Sheriff’s Office provides job and life skills training to inmates to reduce jail violence and recidivism
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