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
The images had been “circulating through the MDCR workplace, via text and Twitter,” the arrest report said
Sgt. Gentry Thorpe’s passion for precision target shooting has turned out to be some of the best medicine
The state Corrections Department said Friday that renovations have been completed on the death chamber in Columbia
Security video showed the officer walking around, rather than through, a stationary metal detector when he entered the facility
The 37% salary increase for new Tennessee Department of Correction officers raised annual starting pay to $44,500
“It’s probably one of the best programs we’ve ever done here at the facility,” Sheriff Michael Filicetti said
A total of 8 deputies were suspended in 2020 after being suspected of selling steroids to each other and using the illegal drug
The victim was rescued after she flagged down a detention officer in the jail parking lot
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