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
The handwritten note surfaced through a sealed dispute involving Jeffrey Epstein’s former cellmate Nicholas Tartaglione and attorneys, not through the Justice Department’s records release
Larry Earvin, whose death was ruled a homicide, died five weeks after the 2018 incident
In a news release, the sheriff’s office commended the quick and decisive actions of responding jail staff
Officials say that the entry-level position of juvenile justice specialist at the facility has a turnover rate of 298%
ICE
The jail has “a long history of serious deficiencies,” ICE said in a news release Friday
Officials may not reveal where they obtain lethal injection drugs, even under a court order
Joshua Roy Smith pleaded guilty to assaulting three detention officers in the 2019 incident
“It’s just a very bad mess,” said a court-appointed monitor
Justices rejected Texas’ defense of its policy of allowing an inmate’s spiritual adviser to be present but without speaking or touching the inmate
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