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
The total vacancies have now doubled since the beginning of the summer, the state secretary of corrections says
CO Lawrence McArdle and K9 Zoey, who detects contraband on Rikers Island, placed third in explosives detection
The state has fired 12 DOC employees so far
This is the second time this month an officer at the facility has been hospitalized following an assault
“We will do everything we can to fight this,” said union president Benny Boscio
The state’s decision affects incapacitated inmates who are deemed to still need some sort of supervision
Shwilliam Cheevis broke out of the Dixon Correctional Institute early Thursday morning
Miami-Dade County officers are teaming up with the Miami Heat Dancers and Walmart to help 15 kids have a merrier holiday season
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