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
Eight corrections officers and three National Guardsmen suffered smoke inhalation while responding to deliberately set blazes at Marcy Correctional Facility
The attacks, which left multiple inmates injured, took place in the kitchen, where there were no surveillance cameras
The CO was struck in the head with a tray after entering the inmate’s cell to stop him from cutting his left arm
After striking the deputy in the head and face with the phone, the inmate then tried to strangle the deputy with the phone cord
The builder, who learned his trade while incarcerated for 25 years, crafts the libraries for state prison dorms
Attorneys and lawmakers are drafting legislation to stem the flow of people into jails around the state and expedite criminal justice procedures
The order comes after two failed attempts at lethal injections, calling for a “top-to-bottom” review of the process
“Assessment is not a one-time event, but a process that should be ongoing throughout the at-risk patient’s incarceration.”
The justices declared Tennessee a “clear outlier” as the only U.S. state to require that juvenile homicide offenders serve more than 50 years in prison before they can be considered for parole
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