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
Prosecutors allege several supervisors failed to intervene as restrained prisoners were shocked with an electrified shield during the February 2024 incident
Branden Brophy is facing new felony charges for the escape and using violence against an officer
The bill “puts the safety of incarcerated persons and correction employees at substantial risk,” said Gov. Lamont
About 90 minutes of footage can be viewed on the attorney general’s website
The man had shaved his beard and changed his hair prior to using a fake ID badge to get through the security checkpoint
The court ruled that the prosecutor who brought the case was bound by his predecessor’s agreement not to charge Cosby
The 2018 riot raged for more than seven hours at Lee Correctional Institution, leaving 7 inmates dead and more than a dozen injured
A fellow CO blamed the attack on a rule change that he says favors the inmate population over officer safety
The CO also provided the inmate with razors and intel on when cell inspections would take place, the assistant sheriff said
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