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
The father of 30-year-old Nicholas A. Barrett had called his son’s parole officer to report the weapon and told him he no longer wanted his son’s parole address listed as the father’s home
Purchase comes after a couple of deaths occurred at the George W. Hill Correctional Facility earlier this year
The judge erred on instructions involving Anthony Harris’ prior criminal history, photos police used in their investigation, and who identified Harris as alleged gunman
The group cited the length of time that passed before Joe Nathan James Jr. received the lethal injection and a private autopsy indicating his arm may have been cut to find a vein
Patrick Schroeder, 45, died Monday about four years after he was sentenced to death for the strangulation death of his prison cellmate
James Theodore Highhouse forced inmates seeking his spiritual guidance at Calif. prison to have sex with him
Officials are seeking a 10-year prison sentence for James Theodore Highhouse
“He’s very disappointed that he’s still in prison for a murder he didn’t commit,” Tommy Ward’s attorney said
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