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
As of last month, 141 of the jail’s 470 total positions were unfilled
A total of five fires were set in two areas of the facility, the fire marshal’s office said
53 prisoners received nearly $200,000 in unemployment benefits because they had been laid off from work release programs as the state shut down in 2020
Nearly 2,200 staff members were out sick late last week
“The mental health of our staff is in grave danger,” the union’s president said in a statement
As county weighs new jail, advocates urge alternatives to lockup
The officers were charged with sleeping, shopping online while working in the hours before Epstein was found dead in August 2019, in addition to falsifying records
The officer was punched in the head when he attempted to break up a fight
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