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 2026 Roll Call of Heroes included corrections professionals from agencies in California, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Virginia and the Federal Bureau of Prisons
The union says the problem lies with the U.S. Marshals Service, claiming they don’t follow protocols for testing inmates before transferring them
Internal documents and interviews with inmates and one CO reveal how county officials flouted public health precautions
Dozens of letters claim the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry wasn’t protecting staff and inmates during the outbreak
The county has lessened solitary confinement, reduced COs’ use of force and improved its mental health facilities
A report found that most of the three-quarters of a million people held in U.S. jails have the right to vote, but many of them are unable to
Charles Enoch is charged with first-degree misdemeanor assault in the November 2018 attack of an inmate with a mental illness
Missouri Department of Corrections data shows that some prisons have more than 300 cumulative cases, while others have cases in the single digits
The agreement will allow all infected prisoners to receive a costly, but highly effective medication to treat the disease
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