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
Former corrections officer Caleb Blair agreed to serve 11 years in prison in the death of Messiah Nantwi at Mid-State Correctional Facility
A warrant was issued for Pieper Lewis’ arrest and the probation report asked for her deferred judgment to be revoked and have her original sentence imposed
A county judge said the cost of expanding the jail would be “astronomical”
The nine-year veteran is accused of taking more than $23,000 in bribes over two months last year
Charles Daniels said he filed whistleblower and hostile work environment complaints before resigning
Officials propose barring detainees from receiving packages from anyone other than vendors that ship directly to consumers
Board members rejected Murray Hooper’s claims that he was innocent and that there wasn’t credible evidence to support his convictions
Stacy George, who ran for governor in 2014 and 2022, compared Alabama prisons to a “third world country with a concrete floor”
The judge said inmates were exposed to “mental torture” and deprived of adequate mental healthcare
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