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
Gerald Merrill, who was a deputy superintendent/business manager, was ordered to serve five years in prison and pay more than $500,000 in restitution to the Maine DOC
Bodycam video of his encounter with real – and exasperated – cops has drawn over 1.7 million views
A local reporter quickly flagged down some police officers who were nearby
Devonte Detuan Ross slipped away from a private transport company when they stopped to get him something to eat
Gang members allegedly discussed attacking DOC investigators at their homes
Kenny Williams died of metastasized breast cancer in June 2019 after DOC failed to provide treatment
Board member Patricia Hayes said she was “overall concerned” about the operations of the jail following the incident
“It’s not correctional grade in any way,” Merced County Undersheriff Corey Gibson said at a news conference
The city’s DOC must report all complaints from detainees at the city’s two jails since 2017
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