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 sheriff is appealing a 2020 ruling granting the officer nearly $174,000 in damages
More than 5,000 employees received the temporary pay increase that went into effect Sunday
Inmate Elijah Evans was sentenced in January to more than 10 years for the 2021 assault
“No one wants to be a corrections officer anymore,” said Sheriff Brad Peterson
The Humane Alternatives to Long-Term Solitary Confinement Act nears implementation at the end of the month
During his sentencing, Smollett loudly maintained his innocence and suggested he could be killed in jail
“Now is the time to riot, they are trying to kill us in here with COVID in here,” one of the inmates allegedly said
Jemel Thompson is now facing six more years in prison if convicted
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