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
Commissioner Paul Schnell called the CO’s actions “deeply disturbing and contrary to the mission and values of the Department of Corrections”
The bill has a retroactive application date of Jan. 1, 2010
The deputy was administered Naloxone after collapsing with symptoms of an opioid overdose
“When prisons close in rural areas, there’s a domino effect throughout the community,” an advocate said
“We found opportunities for improvement in the way that DYS delivered care for this youth,” an official said
‘Dumpster fire’ or work in progress? SC juvenile justice director says scathing audit lacked context
Director Freddie Pough says he’s committed to changing the agency’s culture and reforming the juvenile justice system
Officials must provide “reasonably safe conditions of confinement and adequate medical care for all prisoners”
A new report from Californians United for a Responsible Budget makes the case for closure by 2025
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