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
The Washington DOC says trained counselors will support inmates facing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts or addiction-related crises
Twenty-six employees have died and the virus has torpedoed morale, according to corrections data and employee interviews
Lynelle Maginley-Liddie will spearhead policymaking efforts for the agency’s Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises programs
The charges arise from an incident that occurred after a federal pre-trial detainee reportedly squirted a mixture of urine, yogurt and milk onto a CO
A colleague who witnessed the incident said the CO slapped the inmate after the inmate cursed at her
The incident raised questions about whether officials can adequately protect the more than 150,000 federal inmates across the U.S.
The resistance comes even though medical experts have argued that inmates were at extremely high risk for infection
As Nebraska is seeking to expand its prison capacity, other states are taking a different approach
“We’ve been working this pandemic in institutions that are super spreaders. It’s time to prioritize corrections,” a rep 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