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
CO McFarland and Nurse Schulte sounded the alarm during the attack, helping to keep others safe, officials said
The sheriff’s office is not naming the deputy at this time as the investigation continues
Jonathan Collin Autry was arrested on a homicide charge and booked at Sacramento County Main Jail
Linda Macauley claims county officials violated her husband’s civil rights by not preventing him from dying by suicide
The governor signed legislation Wednesday making Virginia the 23rd state to abolish the death penalty
The inmates used hammers to attack prison staff members
The lights have been stuck on since as early as Nov. 25 because of a malfunction in the system that controls them
The settlement calls for the release of low- to medium-risk inmates who are within nine months of their release date
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