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
Chattahoochee Technical College partnered with the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office to provide workforce-ready skills to inmates ages 16-24
The officer was meeting a woman for a date when her two accomplices attempted to rob him at gunpoint
“The staff morale is the lowest I’ve seen in the 19 years I’ve worked for the bureau,” a union official said
Prison officials began investigating the officer after he posted a video to Facebook showing an inmate assault him
The officers were removing a powdered substance from inside an envelop to photograph it when they became light-headed
The sergeant was taken to a local hospital for evaluation after the incident
The new initiative aims to increase safety and improve transparency, MADOC said in a statement
“There is no sugarcoating the current situation in our prison facilities,” said union President Michael Powers
Sheriff Clarence Birkhead attributed the increase to new people entering the jail who have not been vaccinated
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