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
The lawsuit alleges Boise police failed to verify identities or gather critical information before opening fire during the chaotic response to inmate Skylar Meade’s hospital escape
Werner Gramajo, a senior corrections officer at Northern State Prison in Newark, smuggled cash and goods into the prison for Thomas De Vingo, a 64-year-old inmate
Faith Rose Gratz, 24, pleaded guilty Wednesday to one count of conspiring to distribute methamphetamine
Al-Damany Kamau committed the execution-style murder of Det. John Sczyrek with the help of a probation officer, who smuggled a handgun into the courthouse
The Aug. 31 attack on correction officer Matthew Tidman occurred while he was monitoring the gym area of the facility
The prison population is at a more than 30-year low at about 32,000 inmates, according to the department
The nation’s only medical prison for women, FMC Carswell, had the highest rate of sexual assault allegations at any federal women’s prison from 2014 to 2018
Etowah County Detention Center often holds several pregnant and postpartum women in the jail under special bond conditions that require rehab and $10,000 cash
La. Gov. John Bel Edwards has called the plan a last-ditch solution to increasingly dire conditions within the state-run Bridge City facility
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