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
Last year, people in the Department of Corrections and their families paid $7.7 million to talk on the phone
19-year-olds can join at a salary of up to $68K with a $2,500 signing bonus and become eligible for the state’s 100% tuition reimbursement program
In a letter, Gov. Kay Ivey said “it is time to resume our duty of carrying out lawful death sentences”
During the scuffle, a CO suffered three cuts to his face, including one that stretched from his left cheek to underneath his ear
Tarrant County Jail Corporal Aron Iseman was driving when his vehicle left the roadway and rolled several times
Onondaga County Sheriff Toby Shelley says he won’t move inmates until a feasibility study has been done
A veteran officer called the killing “horrific,” saying “it’s the worst one I’ve seen, certainly in 22 years”
The decision to dismiss charges against Jarrett Hobbs came several months after an investigation following the video’s release last year
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