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
Arcadio Rodriguez, 30, who worked at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange, was arrested, and his employment with the department is pending termination
The protest began Friday, when inmates in the pod — one of 24 at the jail — barricaded themselves in, listing a series of gripes with jail conditions
“We’ve lost some deputies, very good deputies, to other agencies because of the amount of overtime that we’re requiring them to work,” officials said
Maine abolished parole in 1976, and is one of 16 states that does not allow it
Because of incompatible computer systems, a judge set a low bail for Walker not knowing he had recently been let out of jail before starting a seven-year prison sentence for burglary
Defense expert he witnessed Cruz’ “irrational thoughts” last year at the Broward County jail as he fitted his scalp with probes for a scan to map his brain
The change is being made to try to head off a trend of people soaking letters in drugs to smuggle them past authorities
The story got national attention after a judge ordered the plaintiff’s attorney to stop tweeting about it
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