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
Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden said stricter pretrial release rules under “Iryna’s Law” have contributed to rising jail populations
Video of the encounter shows Paul Gorder, dressed in a DOC T-shirt, yelling obscenities at BLM protesters
The past year saw more than 250 LODDs among COs and non-custody staff after they contracted COVID-19
“The pervasive level of disorder and chaos in the facilities is alarming,” a new federal report says
The law allows older offenders to be housed in juvenile facilities in the capacity of mentors
Two of the inmates used fire extinguishers to try to gain access to the facility’s central control on Friday night
The Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association has filed a grievance with the county and plans to take further action with the state
The booking area of Marion County Jail had been left without a supervisor for 17 minutes
During a cell search, COs recovered a weapon fashioned out of a piece of a metal stool that had been sharpened
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