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
Prosecutors said Jonah Levi repeatedly stomped inmate Messiah Nantwi during a March 2025 assault at Mid-State Correctional Facility
Military and corrections officers practiced airborne tactical response to a crisis within prison grounds
U.S. Attorney’s office has filed a notice of intent to seek the death penalty
Kenneth Gregory, 47, is charged with assault, armed criminal action and possession of a weapon in a jail
Part-time mail clerk stumbled onto the scheme after finding drugs underneath the stamp of a letter that wasn’t sticking properly
Three new prison laws are going into effect in Maryland soon in the hopes of discouraging the smuggling of contraband into facilities
John T. Freeman, 62, died about 5 a.m. from injuries he suffered the night before
The Ohio Department of Corrections will begin testing ‘blimp drones’ after Warren County prisons this week
Blast killed two inmates, paralyzed one corrections officer and injured 183 others
PRODUCT NEWS
Tyler will modernize corrections operations for the fourth largest county in the state
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