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 ruling overturns a lower court that found prisoners could have the drug as long as they didn’t consume it
The Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association called the order “a slap in the face”
The inmate cut the CO from the left side of his mouth to his ear with an unknown weapon
The financial liabilities come despite the county spending upwards of $450 million on reforms
If approved, officers at the state’s largest county jail would go from some of the lowest-paid in the state to some of the highest
“We’re doing everything we can to figure out how to get people vaccinated,” said a county spokeswoman
The inmate remains at large since his 2020 release
The virus surge came as the federal government transferred nearly 1,100 immigrants to the facility
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