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
Two former corrections officers received 22 years in prison for first-degree manslaughter, while two others were sentenced for lesser charges
Corrections Officer Jeremy Hall was described as an officer who “showed up for every shift with a smile” and spoke often of his family
The attack left Dade Correctional Institution Officer Raj Mitchell with multiple stab wounds and led to new charges, including attempted first-degree murder, against the inmate
Christine Calabrese, once praised for her prison book club, now hopes to bring the EmBOSSed Book Club to facilities statewide and beyond
Bare Hill Correctional Facility will close in early 2026 due to underuse and staffing redistribution needs
VADOC Director Chad Dotson pledges full accountability and staff support following the death of Officer Jeremy Hall at River North Correctional Center
River North Correctional Center Officer Jeremy Lewis Hall was killed in the attack
Stephen Bryant, convicted of killing three people in 2004, was the seventh inmate executed in South Carolina since the state resumed capital punishment in 2024
The CO planted a sharpened 4.5-inch piece of plexiglass in an inmate’s cell, then filed four false reports, the DA said
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