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
Union officials are sounding the alarm as the state, like many, grapples with a staffing shortage
“America’s prisons and jails are horrifically dysfunctional and too often places where brutality and criminality are prevalent,” said Sen. Jon Ossoff
The four officers worked together to disarm an inmate who had taken a nurse hostage during a medical checkup last summer
The private officers will be paid between $26.89 and $31.35, higher than the new entry wage for jail and deputy hires
The staff members waited more than a day to tell MDOC he was missing
The federal government is asking for a court-appointed receiver to take over the jail due to unsafe conditions
An investigation last year found that about one-fifth of correctional officers hadn’t completed required basic training
A House committee on Monday unanimously approved introducing the bill as the state struggles to find willing providers
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