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 2026 Roll Call of Heroes included corrections professionals from agencies in California, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Virginia and the Federal Bureau of Prisons
The order is the first of its kind in the country, according to the organization that initiated the case
“It means a lot to us to come out and show the family that they’re not by themselves. We are truly a brotherhood,” a CO said
An inmate said it was freezing cold, “pitch black,” and water pressure was also lost, leading to “feces and urine backing up in the commodes”
MIOSHA assessed a $6,300 fine against Gus Harrison Correctional Facility for violations deemed “serious”
L. Cpl. Richard DeJesus and another CO were on motorcycles when a car tried to cross over a highway from a private driveway
The COs accepted cash bribes from members of a gang in exchange for helping smuggle K2-soaked papers into the jail
The letters could be broken down into smaller pieces and ingested or distributed to other inmates
Deandre Williams is charged with killing Cpl. Bryant Searcy during a struggle inside a jail before Williams escaped
PRODUCT NEWS
Strategic acquisition adds integrated hardware and cloud subscription platform powered by NIR spectroscopy
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