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
Leon Odom witnessed a vehicle swerve across a highway, hit two trees and burst into flames
Correction officials and Mayor de Blasio vowed a full investigation into the mix-up
Valentino Rodriguez Jr. was “throwing up all the time at work and hyperventilating” from depression and PTSD
Raymond Riles’ “death sentence can no longer stand” because the 70-year-old’s history of mental illness wasn’t properly considered by jurors
The ongoing investigation revealed the inmates had help from those who had access inside and outside the facility: the corrections deputies
Offenders receive services designed to help them overcome barriers such as mental health issues, substance abuse, lack of education and others
Turn Key Health’s CEO said improvements had been made, including the jail administrator’s efforts to address detention staffing shortages
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has 476 full-time and 33 part-time officers, but it also has about 200 unfilled corrections positions
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