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 program begun in San Quentin State Prison in California teaches self-paced web design applications
The prison in Susanville is one of two the Newsom administration wants to close as California’s incarcerated population falls
Workers without vaccination proof must adhere to strict face covering requirements and submit to regular testing
Yellow-zoning was enacted when the jail staff was so low that one officer had to supervise two pods at the same time
Only 42% of custody staffers in state prisons have received at least one dose of the vaccines, the request notes
The change in salary will raise starting detention deputy pay from $12.60 an hour to $14.98 an hour
ICE
The number of detainees nationwide has more than doubled since the end of February 2021 to nearly 27,000
Advocates hope the new pilot program will ultimately lead to more prison closures
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