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
Lawsuits allege inmates were held for months in near-total darkness with unsafe conditions at Miami Correctional Facility
Two prisoner transport vehicles and a civilian vehicle crashed in Pompano Beach
“You were a coward then and you remain a coward today,” said Sandy Jackson, Officer Paul Verna’s widow
A change in Washington state law now requires the bailiffs to have an active commission through the state Criminal Justice Training Commission and to pass a background check
CDCR’s proposal calls for eliminating all unpaid work assignments and reducing hours for most prison workers from full-time jobs to half-time
The Federal Correctional Institution housing Chauvin is part of a federal correctional complex in Tucson that also includes a high-security prison and a minimum-security camp
The Houston attorney is accused of smuggling ecstasy and synthetic marijuana to county jail inmates via work visits and legal documents
Facilitating job access for returning citizens not only aids their reintegration but also addresses workforce shortages, officials said
The attack happened at the Federal Correctional Institution, Tucson, a medium-security 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