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
Wendell M. France Sr., an experienced corrections administrator, has 120 days to draft a reform plan
Last summer, the unused building was opened to staff who were “commuting great distances” to sleep between shifts
The 28-year-old CO, with stab wounds to his head, was taken to the hospital in serious but stable condition
The Cuyahoga County Diversion Center is for people exhibiting signs of mental illness or addiction who also are accused of committing non-violent crimes
After Walter Harold Mitchell III closed his donated-cadaver business he abandoned 24 human body limbs and five heads in a remote forest
The COs’ work got the man semi-conscious, but he was barely breathing and his lips had turned blue
Sign-on bonuses of $10,000 for new hires and $25,000 for deputies who join from other jails were OK’d
The new BOP proposal is to build a medium-security prison to house 1,152 men and an adjacent minimum-security prison camp for another 256 men
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