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
Eight corrections officers and three National Guardsmen suffered smoke inhalation while responding to deliberately set blazes at Marcy Correctional Facility
The inmate had fled a work release assignment at Jett’s store in Jackson. La. over 10 days earlier
“The building is deteriorating by the day,” Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat said. “I’ve been sounding this alarm for 365 days if not longer.”
A marked sheriff’s office transport van with six inmate workers picking up litter on the side of the highway was hit by an Aramark box truck
J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao reported to the U.S. Marshals Service on Tuesday morning; authorities have not said which facility they will go to
The state’s troubles executing inmates have put a national spotlight on Alabama, and the biggest challenge has been finding a vein to start the three-drug lethal injection mixture
Stanley Security is assembling a mock-up of the replacement system offsite for eventual transfer to the prison, which allows for smoother transition
COs were assaulted when they responded to a gang-related altercation between prisoners that occurred in an open area inside the facility
Alex Friedmann claimed he was being punished for his years of advocacy on behalf of prisoners prior to his arrest
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