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
When inmates let themselves out of cells, officers on duty were told to “do nothing but observe” due to lack of staff
The ADEPT certification is designed to give recipients a competitive employment edge
The watchdog report came on the same day another report revealed the city spends more than $550K per inmate each year
The move is meant to reduce opioid overdose deaths by making the drug more convenient for those at risk to obtain
Robert Garcia, a 12-year law enforcement veteran, said he acted to protect another officer
The inmate had four golf ball-size bruises on the upper back and a head bruise following the incident
The degree program is offered free to the inmates and will not incur an expense for the Department of Corrections
Prison staff teamed up with 130 officers and 12 K9 teams from across the state to conduct the top-down sweep
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