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 policy change at the Genesee County jail follows the release of video that unintentionally captured a separate inmate’s protected health information
The announcement came after the family of Lashawn Thompson, 35, who was found covered in bed bugs after he died inside the jail last year, called for an investigation
Officials want the St. Louis County Council to approve $1.6 million from the general fund to hire an additional 27 correctional officers
The prosecutor still has not said whether he will seek the death penalty against Bryan Kohberger if he is convicted
The program at the Collin County Sheriff’s Office provides job and life skills training to inmates to reduce jail violence and recidivism
The COs admitted they witnessed fellow officers assault a nonviolent inmate who was lying face down in a shower cell wearing handcuffs and leg shackles
Advocates said it would give inmates facing long sentences more incentive to change their behavior
ADOC “is in the process of transitioning all litigation matters from the department’s attorneys to attorneys in the AGO”
The DOJ wants a judge to intervene because the county hasn’t complied with a court judgment for two years
PRODUCT NEWS
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
The 5-year contract is partially funded through a $500,000 state grant
Acquisition will enhance Tyler’s electronic warrants offering, connecting courts and public safety