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
Offenders receive services designed to help them overcome barriers such as mental health issues, substance abuse, lack of education and others
Turn Key Health’s CEO said improvements had been made, including the jail administrator’s efforts to address detention staffing shortages
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has 476 full-time and 33 part-time officers, but it also has about 200 unfilled corrections positions
The CO sustained two fractures to the jaw, bruising and swelling around the eyes
Kedson Julmiste, who’s now paralyzed from the chest down, was driving to work when he was involved in a head-on crash with a driver who made an illegal turn
The California Correctional Center in Susanville has been a home base for inmate firefighter training for decades
The ruling left the possession of small amounts of controlled substances, from LSD to heroin and cocaine, legal under state law
The study concluded that the prisons should remain open for now, largely due to the negative economic impact closure could have on the areas
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