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
While California State Prison, Solano, was without power, CDCR said the prison was operating on emergency generator power and security was never compromised
The change comes after an inmate knocked a corrections officer to the ground and fled while being transferred from a prison van to UNC Hospitals in Hillsborough
A spokesperson for the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections said Luigi Mangione is being held alone in a cell in the prison, which has 14 housing units
The grant will fund technology that will allow inmates in state-run correctional facilities to access college courses.
The “Battle of the Badges” event provided an opportunity for California first responders to connect and support one another away outside the pressures of the job
Luigi Mangione, a suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is being held at SCI Huntingdon
A legislative report links substance abuse and incomplete data tracking to increasing returns to prison
David Pearson was performing a “mirror drill” at the Correctional Training Academy’s tactical firing range when he fired a live round at Lt. Rodney Osborne, killing him
The ACLU of Colorado alleged Pueblo’s contempt of court practice was unconstitutional because defendants never received charging documents
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