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
The state can’t put anyone to death now because its supply of lethal injection drugs expired and it has not been able to buy any more
The lawsuit comes several months after the DOJ opened a statewide civil investigation into release practices at DOC facilities
The California Prison Industry Authority was fined $24,300 for three “serious” violations
Any legal mail sent from the courts to Pennsylvania state prison inmates must contain a control number that senders can obtain through the department
The order is the first of its kind in the country, according to the organization that initiated the case
“It means a lot to us to come out and show the family that they’re not by themselves. We are truly a brotherhood,” a CO said
An inmate said it was freezing cold, “pitch black,” and water pressure was also lost, leading to “feces and urine backing up in the commodes”
MIOSHA assessed a $6,300 fine against Gus Harrison Correctional Facility for violations deemed “serious”
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