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
Samuel Little had 60 confirmed victims and confessed to dozens more
The deficiencies included medical care, admission and release, staff-detainee communication and phone access
Corrections officials have not said how many people have been vaccinated, or how many are slated for this or future phases
At the time of the 2009 procedure, Romell Broom was only the second inmate nationally to survive an execution after they began in modern times
Nurses, doctors and COs who are in close contact with infected prisoners are the highest priority for the vaccines
Information on how the inmates were able to lock the CO in the cell was not made public
“Their work was instrumental in improving the atmosphere in our facilities during these unsettling times,” an official said
An apparent contraband drop at Washington State Prison led to a deadly shootout involving a corrections officer
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