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
“That is not happening under my watch,” Sheriff Garry McFadden said
The woman’s son coordinated with another person to email her a spreadsheet containing the personal information of 9,043 people
A proposed program would see inmates from the area transferred about six months before their parole date
“While this is not drugs or a weapon,” said Sheriff Mark Pettway, “the phone, in particular, places our personnel at risk”
Corrections Commissioner Victoria Kuhn said the moves were part of “lifting the veil of secrecy that has hung over this department, and Edna, for far too long”
“I went to go load my weapon, called 911 and ran outside,” said Louisville Metro Department of Corrections Officer Maranda Grayson
The bill would allow those interested in a CO job to apply if they have an associate’s degree
Since January 2021, the jail has reported 12 deaths at its facility, with two fentanyl-related ODs reported this year
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