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
Not all parishes in the area are planning jail evacuations ahead of the now Category 4 storm
“This is not what we trained people to do,” said ODRC Director Annette Chambers-Smith
Dr. Rob Karas, the jail’s physician, defends the practice despite FDA warnings against it
Thomas Woodard Jr. appeared to have little or no reaction as 11 family members expressed their grief in court Thursday
Until recently, the facility had been recruiting new staff; now, employees are being sent letters notifying them of a force reduction
Dozens of current and former correctional officers blocked traffic Wednesday morning to protest what they said are chronically unsafe and mismanaged jails
The FDA has warned that ivermectin should not be used to treat the coronavirus
He was serving a 90-year sentence for having a sexual relationship with an inmate, with whom he plotted to kill his wife
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