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 Washington DOC says trained counselors will support inmates facing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts or addiction-related crises
The order lifts the prohibition on judges imposing bail on defendants accused of certain low-level offenses during the pandemic
The policy was meant to stem the flow of drugs into prisons by requiring mail to be printed or written on lined paper
Officials said the CO had been involved in a relationship with the inmate since November 2019
Leon Odom witnessed a vehicle swerve across a highway, hit two trees and burst into flames
Correction officials and Mayor de Blasio vowed a full investigation into the mix-up
Valentino Rodriguez Jr. was “throwing up all the time at work and hyperventilating” from depression and PTSD
Raymond Riles’ “death sentence can no longer stand” because the 70-year-old’s history of mental illness wasn’t properly considered by jurors
The ongoing investigation revealed the inmates had help from those who had access inside and outside the facility: the corrections deputies
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