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
Advocates and probation unions say the court-approved plan has destabilized juvenile facilities and weakened community supervision staffing
Jones will spend the rest of his life behind bars without the possibility of parole
Rhonda Jean Russell had just been disarmed by the inmate when a police officer opened fire to protect her from harm
The publisher of Prison Legal News and Criminal Legal News is suing for unspecified damages and an end to the practice
Henry Montgomery, who was convicted of killing a sheriff’s deputy at age 17, has been released from prison after 57 years
The initial round of termination letters was sent Tuesday; impacted officers now have 10 days to appeal
Tracking the success of rehabilitative programs is about to get a lot easier in the state of Maine’s correctional facilities
Julius Jones, who has long maintained his innocence, is scheduled to be executed Thursday
The mayor is confident a wave of officers will comply by the Dec. 1 deadline; the union president sees a staffing catastrophe in the making
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