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
Facilitating job access for returning citizens not only aids their reintegration but also addresses workforce shortages, officials said
All NYCDOC body-worn cameras were pulled after a CO’s caught fire at the George R. Vierno Center on Rikers Island
The findings are the latest in a series of independent investigations that have blamed the sheriff’s department and its staff for contributing to San Diego County jail deaths
The event inside the Correctional Training Facility showcased 19 vehicles, along with two motorcycles, from New Arrivals and Aztec Legacy
Four officers were charged with second-degree murder and a fifth was charged with involuntary manslaughter; the COs were part of the Missouri DOC Emergency Response Team
“Medal of Honor: Stories of Courage” delves into themes such as what defines a hero, why individuals risk their lives for others and the nature of sacrifice
The Saginaw County Jail officer was fired and later charged with assault and battery
The initiative addresses the growing mental wellness challenges among correctional staff members amid staffing shortages and budget constraints
“He deserved nothing less than today’s final justice for the savage, barbaric, and torturous acts of suffering he inflicted upon Layla-Dawn before then ending her life,” the victim’s mother said
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