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 COs admitted they witnessed fellow officers assault a nonviolent inmate who was lying face down in a shower cell wearing handcuffs and leg shackles
Advocates said it would give inmates facing long sentences more incentive to change their behavior
ADOC “is in the process of transitioning all litigation matters from the department’s attorneys to attorneys in the AGO”
The DOJ wants a judge to intervene because the county hasn’t complied with a court judgment for two years
“The pervasive issue of insufficient or inadequate rounding and supervision was present in five of the seven deaths,” the Board of Correction said
Folsom State Prison inmates purchased 3,822 boxes of Girl Scout cookies
The Tactical Games were created to provide a platform to test the skills and readiness of tactical athletes of all backgrounds
Holmes lost battle to delay her incarceration when judge ruled she must surrender to serve her 11-year sentence
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