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
Henderson officials say they are still weeks away from finishing a review of their ICE detention agreement as the city struggles to separate and track detainee-related costs
After calling for help CO Hanna Suite defended herself and was helped by other inmates
The new contract, which requires union and legislature approval, also includes a $1,200 health and wellness stiped in 2023 and 2024
Samuel Paul Hartman, 39, a convicted rapist escaped an Arkansas prison work detail last year with the alleged help of his mom and wife
Officer Verna’s two sons, who were 4 and 9 years old at the time of his death, both went on to join the LAPD and appeared in court throughout the trial
The investigation into the fentanyl dealing ring included several hundred phone calls and video visits made from a federal prison
According to the protocol “Nitrogen gas will be administered for 15 minutes, or five minutes following a flatline indication on the EKG, whichever is longer”
SWAT officers, using “less-than-lethal” ammunition, were able to free the 73-year-old guard two hours after he was taken hostage
“I’m not pointing fingers here at anybody; I’m just asking the question ‘why,’” Chief McManus 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