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
The ACLU sued county prison officials over the issue just last week
The hearings are the next step in a lawsuit filed by the Southern Poverty Law Center, the Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program and others
The woman has been taking methadone for her opioid use disorder for the past two years
Ore. inmate pleads guilty after picking out guns at sporting goods store via jail call to girlfriend
The inmate boasted to others on subsequent calls about the purchase
DSO Michael Wall collapsed after chasing and restraining a juvenile offender
Almus Taylor had been left in his cell untreated following a car accident, arrest for DUI
She had been the only person classified as “female” to be housed in a men’s facility anywhere in the state
The CO was taken into custody when he reported to Allegheny County Jail for his shift on Thursday
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