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 Athens-Clarke County Jail program aims to create pathways to gainful employment for inmates in their post-jail lives, which could reduce recidivism down the road
More than 1,100 inmate firefighters and 138 CDCR staff members have been deployed to the Eaton and Palisades fires to help slow fire spread
Richland County officials hope renovations, corrections officer sign-on bonuses and tighter policies can turn the jail around
The lawsuit claims safety lapses under the California Model enabled a violent inmate to take a Sierra Conservation Center correctional officer hostage and assault her
Jails in the study saw lower death rates without adding staff, changing providers or upgrading equipment
Incarcerated firefighters make up nearly a third of California’s wildfire response, but pay rates have remained stagnant for decades
The initiative is part of a broader effort to support correction officers’ health, including peer programs and resilience training
Authorities say the inmate used a paring knife to attack a deputy during a routine cell check at the Onondaga County Justice Center
‘Not denied for past mistakes’: Nev. prison highlights cosmetology program with low recidivism rates
Since 2016, only two out of 85 cosmetology graduates at Florence McClure Women’s Correctional Center have returned to prison
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