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 unanimous vote gives the county 60 days to either remediate the violations or remove young people
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city will be releasing “hundreds and hundreds of people the right way”
The sheriff says he most likely contracted the virus while on duty
The sheriff’s office found several pounds of marijuana and tobacco, three cellphones and a “USB-C to lightning converter”
BOP’s policies for transgender inmates were thrust into the spotlight this week after the 2017 Minnesota mosque bomber, who id’s as trans, was sentenced
“He’s the reason that politicians and elected officials get the bad rap,” said Sheriff Michael Murphy
One jail watchdog called it “a complete breakdown in the operation of the jails”
The staff trained in the program and the jail population have halved since the agreement began in 2017
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