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 sheriff said the detention officers violated policies and procedures leading up to the death of Marvin Scott III
The prisoners were transferred to a facility adjacent to where the other detainees on the base are held as part of an effort to “increase operational efficiency”
Some inmates were heard yelling demands for court dates; proceedings have been delayed due to the pandemic
Officials were accused of negligence and constitutional rights violations in a 2018 riot in which seven inmates were killed and more than a dozen others injured
Video shows police entering the jail as the inmate holds a detention officer at knifepoint
Haddrick Byrd claimed the CO’s chronic whistling “was offensive to his beliefs and disruptive to his prayer”
“This bill will hopefully take one of the small burdens off a family’s plate in its hours of need,” a senator said
Prisons and jails will not be allowed to hold inmates in solitary confinement for more than 15 consecutive days
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