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
Henderson officials say they are still weeks away from finishing a review of their ICE detention agreement as the city struggles to separate and track detainee-related costs
“His messaging has ... impaired some of the respect our staff get out in the jails from their DOC staff colleagues,” Amanda Masters said
The book was flagged for containing content viewed as “dangerously inflammatory in that it advocates or encourages” unrest
3-year-old boy found the unsecured handgun on a nightstand in the parent’s bedroom
Nitrogen hypoxia is seen as a solution to the difficulty of obtaining lethal injection drugs
Legislation looks to remove language about ‘involuntary servitude’ as a form of criminal punishment from state constitutions
The bill would require youths charged with a serious offense to be evaluated for eligibility in cognitive behavioral therapy or substance abuse treatment
ADOC commissioner gave update on state’s plans to build two prisons, as well as the agency’s severe staffing issue
Majority of justices found no evidence that the drafters of the Constitution intended to restore voting rights upon a felon’s release from prison
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