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
Sheriff Victor Hill was charged in April with violating the civil rights of inmates by punishing them with restraint chairs
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office had to be called in to regain control of the facility Monday night
A new sheriff’s department pilot program giving inmates access to Narcan appears to be working as intended
“Had they been doing their job, they would have not escaped,” said Sheriff Vern Warnke
Deputy Daniel “Duke” Trujillo worked in intake at the city’s Downtown Detention Center
The unnamed CO was allegedly strangled until he lost consciousness
Jeffrey Green was previously sentenced to nine months in prison for the 2016 assault
“We were going to put the whole system on trial,” said a lawyer for Michael Thomas
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