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
The officer was treated and released from a hospital after sustaining injuries during the February riot
A new directive “essentially takes the imposition of mandatory minimum terms ‘off the table’ for all current and future non-violent drug defendants”
“Lives are at stake every single day at the Oklahoma County jail,” Rep. Jason Lowe said
“This needs to be addressed and no one else is addressing it. These detainees are crying for your help,” an organizer said
The underwriter pulled out following criticism that it was breaking a promise not to get involved in for-profit prisons
The order lifts the prohibition on judges imposing bail on defendants accused of certain low-level offenses during the pandemic
The policy was meant to stem the flow of drugs into prisons by requiring mail to be printed or written on lined paper
Officials said the CO had been involved in a relationship with the inmate since November 2019
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