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 received a religious exemption but now feels his future with the department is in jeopardy
The proposal includes a new salary schedule for corrections officers
Gov. Mike Parson is considering whether to reduce the convict’s sentence to life in prison without parole
The short staffing is forcing the jails to re-evaluate their operations as they shuffle inmates to other facilities
A contract agreement says that the jail needs at least 698 officers to function properly; it has 547
The officers were conducting routine frisks for contraband when they were attacked
The ACLU and state public defender agency had argued that sheriffs had failed to implement adequate inmate testing, among other precautions
According to DPS, the staff at each facility shared their input for new names
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