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 Morgan County inmate fled the hospital after restraints were removed so he could use the restroom, the sheriff’s office said
The inmate was caught on video earlier this week bolting out of a courtroom and wrestling with an officer
Critics were quick to pounce on the program that offers care packages and barbeques to inmates
The pills, easily seen within the dessert, were believed to be amphetamines and dextroamphetamines
Andre Bacsa made headlines earlier this week for assaulting 3 inmates in 17 days; at least 1 has a mental illness
On Monday, temperatures reached 117 degrees in Salem, where two facilities without air conditioning are located
Ohio passed the law banning the death penalty for seriously mentally ill inmates earlier this year
Attorney General Merrick Garland gave no timetable for the moratorium
“The Department of Prisons is at a tipping point,” said City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart at a news conference Tuesday
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