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
An attorney for the former officer said his client’s loss of control over the inmate led to the repeated misconduct
The inmate has been charged with the 2016 murder of former jail officer Ronnie Charles Damon
Robert R. Johnson rushed one of the unarmed escorts after being released from restraints to use the restroom
Sheriff Tom Spangler also says he will not comply with a federal vax mandate that will make his office an even less attractive place to work
A majority of justices expressed concern that granting John Henry Ramirez’s request could lead to a string of cases asking for other accommodations
The officer was stabbed multiple times with a shank-type weapon during a riot
Nearly all of the prisons have more staffers than inmates and are operating well under capacity
Starting this month, phone calls are now about 5 cents per minute, down from 14 cents
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