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
Jamal Sutherland died in January after deputies repeatedly used stun guns and kneeled on his back to restrain him
Rikers Island employees will be subject to the mandate on Dec. 1
The focus of the new program will be on the use of Sublocade, which is given as a monthly injection rather than in strips
“I feel that I handled it the exact way that I was taught to handle situations like this,” the officer said; city officials disagreed
Sheriff Chris Nanos believes low staff vaccination is the primary driver of infection within the jail he oversees
The department received $615K in federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to pay for the program
A source confirmed that a firearm was discovered on the 6th floor of the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn
Gov. Charlie Baker’s mandate went into effect Sunday
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