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
Bracing for a staff shortage, the governor issued an order activating National Guard personnel on Oct. 12
Union officials are pointing out the “sharp contrast” between “a policy set to fire you” and one offering inmates time off sentences
The officer was arrested within hours of investigators receiving a tip
“If an inmate would require medical attention en route to an emergency room at a hospital, the EMS ambulance crew is better prepared than my deputies” Westmoreland County Sheriff James Albert said
Inmate David Cox asked the state to schedule his execution in 2018, calling himself “worthy of death”
In the latest court reversal, officers who work in and around prison health care facilities must now get the vaccine
“Alaska’s law enforcement community invites you to consider the 49th state where we back the blue,” Gov. Mike Dunleavy said
Sheriff Craig Owens said his office will be the first in the state of Georgia to implement this service
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