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
It’s unclear if any other corrections deputies are involved in the case or how long the sheriff’s office was aware of the situation
More than 20,000 people stand to regain their voting rights when the law takes effect next year
An 87-year-old law is blocking the way for states to start jamming contraband cellphones being used inside prisons
Gov. Andrew Cuomo must give legislative leaders at least 90 days’ notice of the closures instead of the usual one-year notification requirement
The Anamosa prison needs more than 30 correctional officers and nurses to be safe based on an assessment done more than a decade ago
The city started a project to replace the jail locks after the February unrest; the project requires new cell frames, doors, windows and electronic systems
Deputy Christopher Knight, 30, was stabbed in the neck and died after being taken to a hospital
“If you want to see an end to the pandemic, you’ve got to vaccinate the people in the places where there are the largest clusters,” a health official said
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