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
“If nothing changes, at this rate, our staff won’t have enough people to do their jobs in some prisons,” a union rep said
The revelation raises questions about how the federal Bureau of Prisons is conducting contact tracing to try to stop the spread of the virus
The case now returns to the lower court, where the judge had not yet ruled on an appeal of damages
Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez said the jails’ temporary measures are an effort to prevent further spread in the jail
“It’s important to fight for workers at the same time we’re fighting for all vulnerable populations,” an official said
“This is a first step to stop corporations from profiting off of incarceration,” Biden said
Two officers were hospitalized and another was airlifted to a hospital in Houston
The lawsuit was brought by an inmate who objects to a policy that bars a chaplain from accompanying him into the death chamber
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