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 program is for domestic violence, sexual assault and forcible felony offenders awaiting trial
The agency is struggling to come back online after a ransomware attack earlier this month
BOP says staffing levels at the facility are “adequate to meet our mission"; the union says otherwise
The sheriff authorized an additional $5 per hour for regular hours scheduled and worked
“If you stare at a wall you’re getting good-conduct credits,” said Chief Deputy DA Rod Norgaard. “You just don’t have to stab anybody that day”
Sheriff Patrick McDermott said the diligence of his staff helped spot the contraband
Court records say a judge on Jan. 5 ordered the man held without bail
Corrections Officer Melissa France’s death was due to “complications from a work-related illness,” the sheriff’s office said
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