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
Former corrections officer Caleb Blair agreed to serve 11 years in prison in the death of Messiah Nantwi at Mid-State Correctional Facility
A state probe found that poor jail management by Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson led to the escape
Series offers insight into the pressures and realities facing today’s corrections professionals
An analysis identified five controlled substances on papers introduced into the Mohawk Correctional Facility, where multiple correction officers became ill and required hospitalization
The state Department of Health has received more than 3,500 complaints alleging substandard conditions within the facility
Officials say the state will be ready by July with trained riflemen and a manual process, despite efforts to reduce direct staff involvement
Lawsuits allege inmates were held for months in near-total darkness with unsafe conditions at Miami Correctional Facility
Stanley Richards’s plans include filling more than 1,300 vacancies, expanding treatment options and moving eligible individuals out of jail settings
The inmates, held in Arizona under Montana DOC custody, were transferred to Mississippi to centralize out-of-state housing
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