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 judge told Michael Dutcher that she couldn’t imagine a worse crime
The inspector general suggested using Nebraska National Guard members to fulfill some prison duties
AWOL officers or those who call out sick for more than one day without documentation will face suspension for 30 days without pay
He was among four men charged in the plot to smuggle items into the prison at Fort Dix
There have been 26 deaths, including 18 homicides, in the state’s prisons so far this year
Medical staff recorded that the inmate “stated he felt fine,” but did so without a translator present
Newly-hired detention center officers would earn about $21 an hour, up from the current $18 per hour starting wage
Correction Officer Quentin Foster had worked for the department for nine years and leaves behind five children
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