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
Drones and other methods were used to smuggle contraband into the Memorial Unit throughout 2025
Cpl. Mark Rustemeyer, 58, is the first state correctional employee to die from COVID-19
IDOC is protecting staff and inmates by “implementing surveillance and outbreak mitigation testing strategies”
The ruling concluded that a lower court judge erred when he vacated Lisa Montgomery’s execution date in an order last week
The virus is taking its toll on the staff and has required significant use of overtime to keep things running
Officer David Christensen, 62, who worked at the Stafford Creek Corrections Center, died Dec. 29
The order applies specifically to the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center
Virginia has executed nearly 1,400 people in more than four centuries, more than any other state
The BOP had initially planned to reserve the vaccine only for staff members, but some high-risk inmates have also been vaccinated
PRODUCT NEWS
Strategic acquisition adds integrated hardware and cloud subscription platform powered by NIR spectroscopy
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