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
The federal department said the state could face a possible lawsuit in mid-March if it doesn’t fix the problems
The group will examine inmate access to food, medicine and sanitary products; whether prison staffing levels are adequate; and the overall condition of the prisons
The 22 attorney generals said the devices allow prisoners to plot violence and carry out crimes
The inmates forced their way through a jail door, made their way to the roof of the building and eventually the ground before taking off on foot
Two pods were rioting, fighting staff, throwing desks and chairs, and tearing down cameras and light fixtures
Youth workers at the detention centers will now be re-classified as COs under the new plan
“Arizona has a history of mismanaged executions that have resulted in serious questions and concerns about execution protocols,” Gov. Katie Hobbs said
The lawsuits were dismissed after the inmates’ attorneys and the DOC said improvements to inmate living conditions had been made
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