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
A judge ruled John Richard Wood, convicted of killing Trooper Eric Nicholson in 2000, suffers from schizophrenia and cannot understand why he is being executed
One of the officers received more than $30,000 in a meticulous smuggling scheme, investigators say
Each session of the three-week series will cover a different critical aspect of drone detection system deployment
Despite efforts to improve recruitment and retention, the vacancy rate in jail positions continues to grow
“If he is released early, he will continue to break the law,” the DA’s office wrote last year in a letter vehemently opposing parole
The new guidelines say a jail barring inmates from taking prescribed medication to block opioid addiction would run afoul of the Americans with Disabilities Act
The state has not executed an inmate since 2010
It’s a theme the former politician is well-suited to promoting, after his stint in prison for corruption crimes
“He got to me,” the now former CO said when questioned by investigators about the contraband
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