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
BoP employees allege Thomas Ray Hinkle is beneficiary of the the agency’s “mess up, move up” policy
The “extraordinary expense” is meant to bring the site into compliance with a court order regarding inmate care
12-year CO described violence, low morale and mandates at the facility that recently transitioned to county control
Inmates can access courses, jobs, or credits toward a GED, take part in virtual reality to learn a skilled trade job, or take enrichment courses to hone their interests
Ray Garcia faces up to 15 years in prison for abusing inmates at the federal prison in Dublin, Calif.
Scott Eizember is scheduled for lethal injection for the 2003 shotgun killings of an elderly couple
Bulger’s transfer to W. Va. prison was well-known to other inmates and he was beaten to death just hours after his arrival
A Del. inmate who had served 40 years was resuscitated by Sussex Correctional Institution personnel and local EMTs
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