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
“They’ll do anything they can to sneak in drugs,” the sheriff’s office wrote in a Facebook post
The top-ranking official at the facility along with four officers were charged Wednesday
Current officers will see a minimum 15% hike in their pay
2021 was the 7th consecutive year when there were fewer than 30 executions and 50 new death sentences
Throughout their partnership with a private healthcare provider, VADOC has faced criticism over the quality of health services
“A deputy is throwing away a 22-year-career for inflicting unnecessary harm on a mentally ill inmate out of frustration,” the DA said
The man responsible had been released from prison in 2016 after serving a little more than three years of a 10-year sentence for manslaughter
Sheriff Charles Lemon and a former deputy now face felony assault charges that could mean up to 20 years in prison
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