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
Gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin is demanding Gov. Kathy Hochul release data on assaults on COs since a solitary confinement reform law took effect on April 1
Michael Carvajal, who submitted his resignation in January but was not replaced until Tuesday, will stay on through the end of the month as a senior adviser to the new director
The program was launched this month and employs officers who transitioned from correctional duties to assist on ambulance calls as needed
“I’m afraid someone is going to get hurt or killed on my watch. I don’t want to get sued. If I get sued, you all will get sued.”
The attack killed Rochester Police Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz and wounded Officer Sino Seng as the two sat in an unmarked vehicle
James Coddington, 50, was convicted and sentenced to die for killing 73-year-old Albert Hale by beating him on the head with a hammer
“This is one of the worst cases of murder I’ve ever seen,” said Jones, a former Houston, Texas, prosecutor.
Lawyers content officials can’t know whether killing someone by these methods won’t cause “unacceptable levels of mutilation and damage to the body.”
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