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
In Georgia, the state began a series of pay raises, with corrections officers getting $4,000 and state troopers $6,000
The inmate faces the possibility of a death sentence if convicted of the first-degree murder of Sgt. Mark Baserman
The woman told deputies that she came to the jail to visit her ex-boyfriend, who was an inmate at the facility
The inmate walked around the jail wearing the stolen correctional officer uniform and pretended to conduct rounds
The Bent County sheriff said the group escaped by forcing their way through drywall in the ceiling of a cell, which used to serve as the jail’s kitchen
NYPD Officer Edward Byrne was killed by drug dealers while guarding the home of a witness; he was just 22 years old
Johnny Johnson was convicted of killing a 6-year-old girl in 2002
In addition to a 43-month prison sentence, the ex-CO was sentenced to two years of supervised release and will have to forfeit the $77,894 he obtained illegally
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