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
During an interview with police, Raul Sotelo told investigators that it was “his intention to kill Officer Mackenzie Malott”
The case, ruled a suicide, is being reopened as investigators search for escaped inmate Casey White
It’s a key position in a prison system that has struggled to rein in criminal behavior, particularly at the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women
A 22-year-old inmate died Friday, marking the fourth homicide at a state prison in the last eight days
After starting at the jail in November, Dr. Matthew Sachs discovered what he described as “a massive problem” with prescription drug abuse
“Casey White and Vicky White pose a major threat to the public, and they must be apprehended,” Gov. Kay Ivey said
The vehicle was found in an impound lot in Tennessee, where it sat for nearly a week before authorities realized they had it
Proponents hope the bill will crackdown on repeat offenders and reduce rising car thefts by juveniles
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