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 inspection report further verifies the inability of the jail trust to safely and appropriately operate the facility, said the D.A.
The move stops short of addressing out-and-out cell signal jamming
In-prison educational programs have been shown to improve both recidivism rates and prison culture; this guide can help admins get started
A swastika was left at a table where the former mental health worker was known to eat in the jail’s break room
A flaw in the new good-conduct credit program caused some inmates’ sentences to be lengthened rather than cut short
“If we can help people change their behavior in the community versus in a jail or prison setting, that’s the goal”
An emergency resolution is quickly moving through Racine County government that would drastically increase pay for essential staff
“There’s always been a problem of being able to just dig a hole outside the building,” said a jail spokesperson
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