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
Among the facility’s upgrades is the ability to electronically track inmates via wristbands
The Metropolitan Detention Center has been unable to access its cameras since last week’s attack
David Casals is now facing up to 50 years in prison for three felony charges
With the new cameras in place, COs will instead have a workstation outside each cell block
Michelle Valenti now faces a total of four felony charges and one misdemeanor
The seized cash includes a $1,400 COVID stimulus check sent to Tsarnaev last June
“These conditions push officers to their limits, threatening their mental health, morale and safety,” said Sen. Jeff Irwin
Kevin David Lenix Wilson has been missing since around 8 p.m. Monday
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