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 35-year-old suspect, who allegedly admitting he’d also been drinking, said he was unaware he was entering a jail
Employees are required to have at least one dose or submit an exemption request by Aug. 27
The lawsuit cites a “culture of callousness” that led to one of the largest outbreaks in the country and 29 deaths
The sheriff’s office said the video was meant “as a show of transparency”
Sgt. Mark Baserman died days after he was assaulted by an inmate in 2018
Roughly 55,000 more people would now be allowed to vote, based on estimates
“I’d say 20 to 30% of the officers were dirty,” a longtime prison employee said
The jail will only allow people arrested on suspicion of violent crimes to be booked
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