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
An inmate-run network used threats, violence and outside recruits to maintain control of drug distribution inside a Macon facility
The case includes claims that one officer secretly “married” an inmate while both are accused in contraband smuggling efforts at Lee Correctional Institution
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
Moberly Correctional Center Sgt. Julie Teague used a baseball bat to fight off dogs and protect a 13-year-old girl in Randolph County
Tablet engagement surged in 2025, with sharp increases in education, job training and reentry participation
A federal panel ruled the supervisor’s actions fell within a legal gray area after a detainee used bedding to take his life at the Kalamazoo County Jail
The state report details how planted contraband led to inmates being disciplined, an assault on the corrections officer and concerns about retaliation at Kentucky State Penitentiary
Sergeant William “BC” Cokonougher had served at Ross Correctional Institution since 2013
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
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