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
Gerald Merrill, who was a deputy superintendent/business manager, was ordered to serve five years in prison and pay more than $500,000 in restitution to the Maine DOC
The suit alleges a “long-standing culture of disregard for the rights” of corrections officers
The state has been hit with $2.5 million in contempt fines over the past 6 years; now the case goes back to court
Supervisors will now “visually account” for each prisoner at 15-minute intervals and keep crews closer together
Michael Dutcher’s bench trial for the March killings is set for August 3
Accounts from staff, inmates detailing major deficiencies in safety protocols were deemed credible
“It’s the inmates, as you can clearly see, who are running things here,” said the COs union director
SCDC’s director attributed the lower rate to the department’s efforts to prepare inmates for reentry
The officer was hospitalized with multiple facial fractures
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