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 state’s findings could trigger a process in which the sheriff and county either correct the violations or risk having the jail closed
Since 2016, parole boards have recommended five times that Leslie Van Houten be freed from prison
A 30-year MODOC veteran was stabbed by an inmate and hospitalized Monday
In addition to garnering major attention, the post has already led to some credible leads, the sheriff said
In addition to cutting down on jailing costs, the programs are almost entirely funded through offender user fees and grants
A third escapee remains on the run as of Wednesday afternoon
Jail employees will see a $7,365 bump in base pay immediately under an agreement announced Tuesday
Officer Helen Mae Smith collapsed while on duty last week
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