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
NJDOC’s Special Investigation Division installed a hidden camera that captured the abuse
The state says that allowing spiritual advisers to touch inmates as they die is a security risk
“I don’t know how you can look at yourself in a mirror,” said Judge Patricia Cosgrove
Staff morale is at a 30-year low, and even the sheriff is working shifts to keep the jail running
No corrections officer or sheriff’s department employee who worked inside the jail wrote a letter on Ken Mills’ behalf
The corrections officer was shot by an “unknown shooter” as he got out of his vehicle
At least four corrections officers, as well as several inmates, had died of COVID during earlier waves
A second member of the same investigations unit who also complained of harassment and retaliation died of an accidental fentanyl overdose last year
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