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
An internal affairs investigation found two Kentucky State Penitentiary officers violated department policy after a handcuffed inmate was forced into a wall during an escort
“It is time for the jail culture to stop supporting behaviors that are forbidden by policy,” the monitors wrote
Union officials filed multiple whistleblower complaints earlier this year
“It’s like saying you can only play for the Phillies if you grew up in Philadelphia,” said Mayor Jim Kenney
“The attempted murder of a correctional officer isn’t something we can ever turn a blind eye to,” the prosecuting attorney said
“You can’t do rehabilitation here if they’re getting drugs inside the facility,” Sheriff Becket Breaux said
Clarence Dixon has 20 days to decide whether to be injected with a lethal drug or be executed by the gas chamber
“They continue to say we are going to be fine and no one is in jeopardy, but we are very much in jeopardy,” the union’s president said
One of the officers received more than $30,000 in a meticulous smuggling scheme, investigators say
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