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
Gerald Merrill, who was a deputy superintendent/business manager, was ordered to serve five years in prison and pay more than $500,000 in restitution to the Maine DOC
No new cases of COVID-19 have been reported at state facilities in recent weeks
Sgt. Veronica Hunter was nominated by a group of inmates at her Nashville facility
Drew Sikes had just been pepper-sprayed after threatening a CO
COBA is still trying to recover its investment, which came from union retirement funds
An ongoing COVID-19 outbreak at the facility has infected more than 200 inmates and 19 COs, two of whom remain hospitalized
The bureau looks to be shaking up its senior ranks following growing criticism of chronic mismanagement
“Our clients followed every one of [the sheriff’s] policies and procedures,” wrote an attorney for the COs
“Everything points to death by suicide,” said a statement from the regional Catalan government
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