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
ICE
Gov. Patrick Morrisey says the partnership will improve coordination between state corrections and ICE, allowing for more efficient deportations
Robert Stroud earned the nickname “Birdman” for his avian studies at FCI Leavenworth, but popular culture mistakenly linked his legacy to Alcatraz
The PBS documentary “Nothing Safer” explores how inmates and rescue dogs are rehabilitated together in a correctional program that started in Cañon City
The violent attack involved MS-13 and Sureño 13 inmates and left two Wallens Ridge State Prison officers hospitalized with stab wounds, VADOC said
“Freezing an already severely understaffed agency will lead to tragic consequences, we are tired of doing more with less,” a federal prison union president said
Agencies from coast to coast spotlighted the human side of corrections through stories, ceremonies and staff features for National Correctional Officers Week
The suspect allegedly strangled one man to death and severely beat another inside the Federal Transfer Center
The Michigan DOC report highlights 36% drop in inmates and a recidivism rate below 23%, as reentry programs show long-term impact
Despite restraints on his wrists and ankles, the inmate evaded multiple agents in a busy terminal and slipped onto the light rail undetected
PRODUCT NEWS
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
The 5-year contract is partially funded through a $500,000 state grant
Acquisition will enhance Tyler’s electronic warrants offering, connecting courts and public safety