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
Eight corrections officers and three National Guardsmen suffered smoke inhalation while responding to deliberately set blazes at Marcy Correctional Facility
The bill is named after Bibb County Deputy Brad Johnson, who was shot to death last year while pursuing a convicted felon in a stolen car
The plan was foiled after an inmate used a monitored phone line to place the order
The order comes days after a top-level employee was fired and a second employee was reassigned following the alleged sexual assault of a child
Before catching a ride to Tennessee, the man returned the van and the key he had found in it
“It reinforces what we always say, ‘See something, say something,’” Sheriff Gabe Morgan said
El Shafee Elsheikh was given eight life sentences for hostage-taking, conspiracy to murder U.S. citizens and supporting a terrorist organization
Todd Sheffler said he accepted responsibility “for what I did or didn’t do” that caused the inmate’s death
House Bill 186 passed the Senate by a 24-11 vote; it overwhelmingly passed the House earlier this month
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