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 officer had only worked with the sheriff’s office for about 17 weeks
“A quick-thinking nurse brought him back,” said an inmate about one of the recent overdoses
The officer had been instructed not to restrain the inmate before the jury
ICE
“Immigrants held in GEO’s for-profit facilities are not criminals and should not be beholden to enriching the corporation’s bottom line,” said an attorney
“There are dozens of reasons to leave and very few to stay,” said Brian Dawe of One Voice United
One COs union is skeptical of the cameras, saying the money could be better spent on hiring more officers
“The fact that we arrested a chart-topping rap artist and a corrections officer illustrates just how vile the drug trade has become”
As of Wednesday, about 58 unvaccinated correction officers had been suspended without pay
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