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
Launched in collaboration with a local library, the program aims to connect families and instill a love of reading
The union criticized the state’s “weakened policies” for placing COs at greater risk
Their attorneys described the discipline tactics as “torture events”
It was the first escape from the facility in 24 years
ICE
In addition to $17.3M for immigrant detainee back pay, the private prison company owes Washington state nearly $6M
The remaining mail items will be sent to a contracted vendor to be screened and digitally scanned
A separate building failed to meet minimum standards, however, requiring about 400 other inmates to be transferred
Grayson Lawlor’s enthusiasm and support for law enforcement made quite the impression at a recent hiring event
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