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
Mail, not COs, is the “major source” of contraband smuggled into New York Department of Correction jails
Illegal items seized by deputies include marijuana, meth, cell phones and sex lube
New law will help ensure that phone rates are “reasonable” for families trying to stay in touch with an incarcerated loved one
Shah received a 6 1/2-year prison term for leading nationwide fraud as she accepted responsibility and promised to pay restitution
Schuylkill County Prison requests $160K for 42 additional wireless access points, switches and cables to improve communication between iPads used by COs
At the time of his arrest, the deputy had a pound of individually wrapped cannabis-laced brownies in his lunchbox
The vocational training program is a life changer for inmates who are eager to “work and contribute to the wellbeing of their families and their communities”
Deputy Robert Rensch had originally trained the inmate on how to use the Heimlich maneuver to assist someone when choking
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