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 had three puncture wounds on the left side of his neck with a three-inch-long laceration near his left ear
The score makes the facility one of the top-ranked jails in the nation
Jail staff immediately noticed “irregularities” with the request
The attack left Officer Sheldon Kaminsky, 71, hospitalized in intensive care and on a ventilator
Prosecutors say another inmate broke a door lock to come to the nurse’s aid
Gov. Phil Murphy criticized those who refuse to get the vaccine as “selfish,” likening it to drunk driving
Toward the end of the year, the medical unit was so short staffed the jail stopped accepting people arrested by police
“This is a critical outcome to be aware of as jails nationwide consider whether to offer this type of healthcare,” said the study’s lead author
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