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 women claim that a jail officer gave two male detainees keys to the interior of the jail in exchange for $1,000
Lawsuit alleges women detained at the Beaufort County Detention Center were “routinely subjected to humiliating strip and body cavity searches” while similar searches were not performed on men
Bob Casey, D- Pa., helped secure the grant to increase Inside/Out’s efforts to reduce recidivism and increase employment opportunities
James, 49, is set to be die by lethal injection on July 28 at William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore
“We failed to put his handcuffs back on after he was scanned and he was able to walk out of the booking area and walk out of the building,” an official said
Photos of the officer, who was not named, show cuts and bruises to the man’s swollen face and what appears to be a deep gash to the top of his head
When the heat picks up in Florida, advocates and family members say temperatures can exceed 100°F inside, putting prisoners with medical issues like asthma at risk
Fast food and other restaurants, construction companies, and manufacturing plants are the top employers using work-release inmates in the county
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