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
Because she was convicted of sex crimes, she won’t be assigned to a minimum-security prison camp
The order will prevent the state from releasing inmates after serving only one-third of their sentences – at least until the next court date
Jurors deliberated for five full days before finding the British socialite guilty of five of six counts; she now faces the likelihood of years in prison
The inmate, who was being held in a mental health unit, had not been checked in almost 12 hours
Graduates are connected with member companies and start working within five days after their release
That number includes 118 sworn employees who are at home after testing positive
Two COs died after making claims of harassment, hazing and corruption within a specialized investigative unit
The union president blames increasing violence at United States Penitentiary Hazelton on warden’s lack of leadership
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