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
A captain and 10 corrections officers claimed nearly $229K in regular and overtime hours they didn’t work by arriving late, leaving early or engaging in “no-show” shifts at Rikers Island, investigators say
The pair walked away from a work detail at the Christian County jail and fled at speeds up to 120 mph before being captured
The bill focuses on bringing back nearly 800 inmates from a privately run prison in Arizona despite limited in-state bed space
The policy change at the Genesee County jail follows the release of video that unintentionally captured a separate inmate’s protected health information
Jeremy Tremaine Williams was convicted of the 2021 rape and killing of a 5-year-old girl and is asking to waive further appeals
Two corrections officers fell critically ill after handling the materials at Mohawk Correctional Facility, with testing underway to identify the substance
Average overtime climbed to 432 hours per employee as total hours reached 8.7 million, accounting for 44% of New York’s total overtime spending
Attorneys debated whether alleged coercion should factor into sentencing despite acquittals on trafficking charges
Body camera video includes staff commenting that the inmate was on the floor “all day from day shift” at the Cuyahoga County Jail
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
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