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
Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden said stricter pretrial release rules under “Iryna’s Law” have contributed to rising jail populations
According to officials, the officers used their feet and a collapsible baton to assault the unnamed inmate
The St. Louis City Justice Center has no showers for people in wheelchairs, which, according to the suit, violates the federal Americans with Disabilities Act
ICE
New guidance has resulted in immigration officials declining to take custody of people who have served sentences for burglary, drug trafficking and other crimes
The department’s announcement came days after an advisory panel determined that inoculating inmates would result in “lots of media inquiries”
Willie Hedden entered the plea to two counts of civil rights violations and one count of providing misleading information
Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association president Benny Boscio called the move “a recipe for disaster”
Deputies said Miguel Gonzalez was driving when he lost control of his truck and hit a concrete barrier
Twenty-six employees have died and the virus has torpedoed morale, according to corrections data and employee interviews
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