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
A fourth officer is also expected to be charged in the death
State correctional officers are expected to receive a 30% raise while probation and parole employees should see around 20% added to their pay
People who work in healthcare settings at prisons will still have to comply with a separate mandate
“Teenagers, even those who have committed terrible crimes, have a unique capacity for growth and change,” Gov. Kate Brown said
The now former officer is accused of first-degree computer trespass and patronizing a prostitute after contacting an inmate’s significant other
Commissioner Louis Molina promised a federal judge on Tuesday that meaningful changes would be made within days
The findings come as the governor seeks $126.6 million in the next fiscal year and $162.5 million annually thereafter to expand treatment
A change in intake procedures meant to cut down on CO overtime meant hundreds of inmates went without full medical screenings
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