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 six bills, including one requiring all COs to wear body cams, passed in less than an hour without a single “no” vote
A contraband officer noticed some of the wrappers looked like they’d been altered with glue
“There was no way for us to know that he was or was not in any type of a custody situation,” said a hospital spokesman
A source inside the sheriff’s Jail Management Division said the inmates took control by forcing out the CO stationed there
James Herrera’s death may be the first linked to the coronavirus outbreak at Van Cise-Simonet Detention Center
An ongoing DOJ lawsuit alleges that prison conditions are so poor they violate the ban on cruel and unusual punishment
Clips released last week show the deputies repeatedly using stun guns and kneeling on the back of a mentally ill inmate
San Diego County jails have the highest mortality and suicide rates among California’s six largest jail systems
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