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
Chattahoochee Technical College partnered with the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office to provide workforce-ready skills to inmates ages 16-24
Carl Wayne Buntion had been on parole just six weeks when he shot Officer James Irby during a traffic stop
An earlier federal investigation found the state shorted COs at one facility nearly half a million in overtime payments
“The jails are in a state of crisis, inmates and staff are being seriously injured, and action is desperately needed now,” the Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s office said
Despite significant injury, Sgt. Dustin Willbanks helped his partner subdue the inmate before others could be hurt
The Justice Department’s inspector general has yet to complete the investigation into lapses that led to the high-profile inmate’s death
Command Cloud strives to enable real-time situational awareness for safer, more secure correctional facilities
The changes would put the Orange County jail system ahead of other facilities statewide, a disability rights attorney said
The officer was driving to a local hospital to cover a security shift for an inmate in the department’s custody
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