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
Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office earns CALEA, ACA, and NCCH accreditation for the second time
Both the bombs exploded and injured those who opened them, but neither victim was the man’s intended target
An official said changing the way people address substance use disorder can be a long-term solution for jail overcrowding
Murdaugh, 54, has repeatedly denied any role in the deaths
Critics claim earmarking stimulus money for new prisons is an “improper expenditure” for the funds
Problems flagged repeatedly by inspectors were related to the jail being too small, too dark and understaffed
Early career CO annual pay to increase from $41,288 to $46,654 in a facility that has a 52% vacancy
The 13-week Basic Correctional Officer Academy includes training in communication, de-escalation, arrest and firearms
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