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
Corrections employees who came up with the program call it “Soups for Shots”
A female staffer was severely beaten last week in one of two security incidents at the facility south of Boise
The state’s law limiting solitary confinement, along with other administrative and legislative actions, “water down” the disciplinary system, union leaders say
In addition to dealing with inmate infections, the department recently announced the loss of one of their own
The deposit accounts have long drawn scrutiny from law enforcement officials, who warn they’re ripe for abuse and corruption
The audit was launched after the former jail admin let an inmate out on a “gentlemen’s agreement” so he could receive dental care
“We’re experiencing what everyone else in the state is experiencing in a rapid spread of this delta variant,” the sheriff said
“My officers fear for their safety,” said union rep. Jeff Haantz
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