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
Wayne County corrections officer Devante Jones was killed just hours after finishing his shift
Brown rolling papers were also discovered inside three other highlighters
The warden’s “resignation is the latest installment of proof that the county jail is off-the-rails,” said the COs’ union president
“This is a big win for the workers at USP Thomson,” said union president Jonathan Zumkehr
Donnie Rowe’s death penalty trial for the 2017 murders opened Monday
The largest state employee union pushed back on “any effort to define (its members) as part of the problem rather than recognizing their dedication”
COs had left the man and 5 other inmates unattended to get paperwork
Disciplinary infractions for substance use by offenders dropped by 50% the year after a pilot began using TextBehind
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