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
Radgowski is one of three state correctional facilities marked for closure in the 2022-23 state budget
He said it was “clear” the inmate would suffer irreparable harm if denied the treatment while incarcerated
They don’t want to risk being placed in quarantine, she said
The treatment can reduce the risk of hospitalization or death from COVID-19 by 70% to 85%
Gov. Ivey urged legislators to support the plan, saying the state is at risk of federal intervention
Thirteen staff were suspended in connection with Tyrone Briggs’ 2019 death
Understaffing has meant that some employees are doing the work of three or four people, union leadership said
Prisoner re-entry into society is not a political issue, said Gov. Mike Parson
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