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 lawsuit alleges Boise police failed to verify identities or gather critical information before opening fire during the chaotic response to inmate Skylar Meade’s hospital escape
Black, Hispanic prisoners more likely to get cited for misbehavior
Westmoreland County Prison warden says burnout and low starting pay are two top hurdles to retaining and recruiting COs
At the time of her arrest Sarah Torsiello had worked 18 years for the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services
This is the fourth time in 36 years that the death warrant for double murderer Gerald Pizzuto will expire
The two inmates were attempting to kill another prisoner with makeshift weapons
New York Department of Labor report directs prisons to make mailrooms safer and provide better protective equipment to reduce drug exposure
Michigan DOC officials are investigating how two inmates obtained cellphones and posted a video filmed in their cell to YouTube
Alabama agreed to never again use lethal injection as an execution method to put Alan Eugene Miller to death
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