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
The handwritten note surfaced through a sealed dispute involving Jeffrey Epstein’s former cellmate Nicholas Tartaglione and attorneys, not through the Justice Department’s records release
Court documents allege that Colbey Bradley threatened to kill the nurse if the officer didn’t let him go
“We will take this investigation wherever it leads us until Gonzalo Lopez is back in custody,” an official said
Gary Mohr would become the 11th person to lead the Bureau of Prisons since its founding more than 90 years ago
“There will be a strike. It’s just a matter of when and how many people,” an attorney representing the union said
The legislation is the latest step by members of Congress to further oversight of the federal prison system
The fraud ring used stolen identities to collect COVID-related unemployment benefits
Sixteen prisoners were aboard the bus, but only Gonzalo Lopez escaped, the department said
The court sided with CDCR over a federal healthcare receiver who had initiated the vaccine directive
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