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
“We need to make sure that the things we’ve learned after a lot of real human suffering are not in vain,” said an infectious disease expert
We’re seeing “a policy shift which refocuses on reduction of populations and the treatment and opportunities for successful reintegration,” said a NMCD spokesperson
He was denied bail and was returned to jail with the additional charge of forgery
There were still three active positive cases among staff Monday, but employees quarantine at home when infected
It’s the facility’s second reported attack on a detention officer with an inmate-manufactured weapon this year
The move makes New Jersey one of just a handful of states with detailed policies on housing and providing medical care to trans prisoners
The case raised the question of whether the officers could be sued and held liable for using force
The settlement request comes more than three years after the deadliest prison riot in the U.S. in 25 years
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