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
Deputies were conducting “a security operation” at a holding center when an inmate punched a deputy, causing his head to hit a wall and metal bunk
Benjamin Obadiah Foster, 36, died at a hospital, hours after he was taken into custody
Though he is no longer sheriff, Victor Hill continues to be named in lawsuits about conditions at the Clayton County Jail and the treatment of detainees by staff
The lawsuit “seeks to prevent the early release of inmates until such time as the statutorily-required notice to the inmates’ victims is provided”
The man was released from custody in 2021 by prison officials on the same day he was transferred to the state’s custody to serve a kidnapping sentence
Instead of giving 2% or 3% raises, Gov. Brian Kemp and lawmakers approved an across-the-board $5K raise last year and are proposing $2K in 2023
In 2022, over 6,700 phones were seized, which were used to traffic in drugs, collect money and orchestrate murders, according to testimony
The suit says counties are unfairly stuck with the costs of housing, feeding and providing medical and psychiatric care for inmates
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