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
The Georgia DOC Canine Unit and other local law enforcement agencies assisted the U.S. Marshals in Tuesday’s manhunt
Ray Miles attempted to stab the officer multiple times with a pen in the 2019 attack
Inmates at the facility can send text messages to the outside via tablets, and some are abusing the privilege
Jail chief Col. Temetris Atkins said his staff was “screaming for this type of program”
Maria Olga Tahara says she was physically and verbally harassed by her officer in charge; the jury agreed
Officer Edward Opsahl suffered fractures to his skull, nose and eye socket in an attack by an inmate Thursday
The officers were doing cell checks when they were attacked and locked in a cell
Tyrone Johnson escaped from the Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility in April and remained on the loose for two months
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