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 settlements stem from lawsuits alleging jail staff ignored obvious signs of medical distress before two detainees died from overdoses
Phillip Shane Bradford overpowered the sheriff’s deputy who took him to the hospital and fled in an ambulance, the sheriff’s office said
The 37-year-old suspect had just been arrested by deputies
The oversight board would be just one of several new outside authorities brought in to monitor or course-correct the jails
Bureau officials did not release any details about the escape
State employee unions have been making cases for bonuses since early in the pandemic
The temporary approval of such tactics is a sign of increasingly desperate conditions inside Louisiana’s aging and understaffed juvenile jails
New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association has argued that HALT will lead to increased violence in state prisons
The U.S. Marshals Service is offering a reward of up to $2,000 per escapee
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