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
Lorenzo “Fat Cat” Nichols says the “stress” of more time behind bars is giving him migraines
The former LEO was taken to Federal Correctional Institution in Tucson, which houses 266 inmates, both male and female
The man was in court to respond to numerous charges, including second-degree assault
About 6,400 officers were available to work at the city’s jails in July
Marico Ellis, 24, was last seen wearing a black shirt, black pants, and no shoes
Alan Eugene Miller is set to be executed Sept. 22 for killing three men in a 1999 shooting spree
Ninety-one California inmates died while they were awaiting compassionate release between January 2015 and April 2021, according to the nonprofit advocacy group FAMM
Deputies took two hours to respond to the homeless woman’s call for help, then stopped at Starbucks on the way to the hospital; the woman lost the pregnancy
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