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
Newly graduated CO, Joshua Kubel, continues a family tradition of service started by his grandfather
Future seasons of “Monster” will chronicle other monstrous figures who, like Dahmer, have significantly impacted society
Sheriff: “These dirtbags thought they could attack or order an attack on another inmate and not get caught.”
Contraband found inside the footballs included bags of marijuana, cellphones and chargers and packs of cigarettes
Nearly half of the class of new COs are military veterans or reservists and completed “12 weeks of rigorous training”
Prosecutors argue millionaire model Courtney Clenney must remain jailed as she awaits trial for killing Christian Obumseli inside their luxury apartment
During rounds of housing cells, deputies cut free an inmate with a sheet tied around his neck and the cell bars
Before being killed by police Gonzalo Lopez killed Mark Collins, 66, and his four grandsons
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