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
Other states have passed similar measures, including Illinois, Nevada, New York and Washington
“Inmates, regardless of who they are or why they are being detained in our detention facility are to be treated with respect and dignity,” the sheriff’s office said
Meanwhile, NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea has said he would support a mandate
Police found 8.5 pounds of synthetic marijuana, 1.5 ounces of meth and nearly 15 grams of heroine when they raided his hotel room
The officers say that working 16-hour shifts for days on end is as unsafe as it is unsustainable
Officer Charles Burgess was hospitalized but has since been released
The former warden of the jail had previously asked a judge to sentence him to life in prison
“We’re doing everything we can to keep the streets safe and then a new law comes out and makes them less safe,” said Sheriff Michael Filicetti
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