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
Former corrections officer Caleb Blair agreed to serve 11 years in prison in the death of Messiah Nantwi at Mid-State Correctional Facility
Official: “Detention is ineffective. It’s expensive. And it produces even worse conduct. But that’s the first instinct: ‘Lock ‘em up!’”
Over 200 women at Edna Mahan took part in training dogs for nearly 22 years with Puppies Behind Bars
Prosecutors described Hossein Nayeri as a “psychopath” and a “truly diabolical criminal”
Bill passed to lower minimum hiring age brings a new detention deputy to Lexington County
The agency said transfers can happen “for a variety of reasons” and “will not be retaliatory”
“The escaped inmate was able to bust through a window that was previously considered to be securely built into the facility,” officials said
Paula Henry alleges in her suit that her fellow COs mocked and harassed her since she joined the department in 2016
The man claims officers allowed him to be assaulted by other inmates while being held in the Woodbury County Jail
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