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
Rockdale County inmate Timothy Shane fled barefoot from hospital custody, stole two vehicles and eventually used a ride-share before being found knocking on doors
Since 2020, five prisoners have died after falling or jumping from upper galleries at Egeler and Parnall
A team of six women from Jean Conservation Camp cultivates native plants while gaining horticultural skills that support rehabilitation
A man was sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison for mailing narcotics-laced books to Grafton Correctional Institution
Court testimony reveals that youth are again urinating in bags and gloves due to inadequate overnight staffing at Barry J. Nidorf
FCI Terminal Island, which once held Al Capone and Charles Manson, will close due to crumbling infrastructure and deteriorating heating tunnels
The Oregon DOC initially released inmates after interpreting a Supreme Court ruling as requiring credit for jail time on each count
The population at Rikers has surged 32% since 2022 while officer staffing has dropped 25%, forcing longer shifts
The 23-year-old inmate assaulted a St. Louis corrections officer during meal rounds, took his radio and blocked him from leaving the room
PRODUCT NEWS
Real-time respiratory monitoring detects inmate in distress within minutes of booking, prompting immediate lifesaving intervention
The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department has purchased 4,641 BWCs for deputies to wear in the facilities, which have seen a spike in inmate deaths in 2025
The body scanners combine advanced AI-assisted detection, superior imaging, and patented DruGuard drug-detection software within a user-friendly interface
Find deals on duty gear, household supplies, electronic devices and more — but only for a limited time
Axon to acquire AI-powered 911 communications company Prepared, strengthening the public safety ecosystem from call to closure
If your agency has a moment to highlight — big or small — that reflects the courage and care of your team, Axon wants to hear it
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OverWatch tracks detainee vitals — including heart rate, oxygen levels and stress — and alerts staff during crises