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
Prosecutors allege several supervisors failed to intervene as restrained prisoners were shocked with an electrified shield during the February 2024 incident
The state will be using funds made available by the American Rescue Plan Act to provide the bonus
“No incarcerated person, no corrections officer, and no family member should have to endure the reality of Rikers as it exists today,” Gov. Kathy Hochul wrote
Homeland Security
“If he hadn’t tried to kill the president, he would have been unconditionally released a long, long, long time ago,” the judge said.
Advocates say more of an effort should be made to stem the flow of contraband via other sources, like staff
EMS crews are being left without DOC escorts to protect them when they enter the jails, the union says
Video “evidence showed that the officer acted inappropriately and below the standards of the Sheriff’s Office,” said the undersheriff
“Staff assaults, drugs and weapons are a recurrent theme at Mohawk Correctional Facility,” said union VP Bryan Hluska
A federal court-appointed receiver asked a judge to impose the mandate Friday, arguing that voluntary vaccination programs of staff have failed
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