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
Even so, the detention center is having issues hiring, the jail administrator said
Officer Juan Cruz had been hospitalized since October 13 after contracting the virus at work
When the new requirements cannot be accommodated, such as during a security risk, written documentation must be provided explaining why
“He has always stated the only reason he used force was to get the young man under control,’’ said an attorney for one of the COs
Designed to create an atmosphere for growth, the residence appears to be doing just that for those who call it home
Research investigates correctional officers’ attitudes toward prisoners and correctional orientation
Results will be used to inform future efforts in training and support of correctional staff
The inmate has been charged with a litany of additional felonies for the attack
In Washington, 4.5% of the prison workforce quit over the mandate; the same would be catastrophic in California, CDCR says
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