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
Agencies marked National Correctional Officer Week by recognizing the often unseen work performed by correctional officers and detention staff
Inmate Brian Booth was receiving treatment when he struggled with Darrell Holderman and took his gun
Gonzalo Lopez escaped from a Texas Department of Criminal Justice transport bus on May 12 after assaulting a correctional officer
The recipient has chosen to remain anonymous; officials didn’t describe what information was provided
A 6 1/2-inch makeshift sharpened metal weapon was recovered by prison staff
Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens said the wristbands act as a means to quickly respond to inmate medical emergencies
A Costa Mesa city manager has been authorized to negotiate an agreement with HBPD or to hire temporary jail staffing
Michael Todd Hill was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced in the killing of his 23-year-old girlfriend
Key changes include a grace period to become a county resident and a starting pay raise
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