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
Prosecutors allege the former officer returned the wounded inmate to the general population or failed to provide medical care after learning he had been stabbed at William Donaldson Correctional Facility
An emergency regulation clarifies what qualifies as routine care after an appellate court ruled the department’s previous definition was too broad
The lawsuit accused Cuyahoga County jail officials and MetroHealth staff of failing to properly monitor and treat the inmate
The court ruled Lake Erie Correctional Institution improperly withheld surveillance video and other public records, rejecting its security justification for denying the video
Federal investigators say the alleged assault at USP Big Sandy may be connected to the Mexican Mafia prison gang
The inmate fled through an unlocked kitchen door and scaled a barbed-wire fence before Chesterfield County deputies recaptured him about 30 minutes later
The deployment began during the 2025 correction officer strike and has continued as the state works to rebuild prison staffing
The Georgia DOC special agent in charge allegedly accessed the agency’s Flock system for a non-law enforcement purpose
The Warren County sheriff says staffing cuts could leave fewer officers available for emergencies as the jail already relies on overtime to cover posts
PRODUCT NEWS
Limestone County plans to deploy 33 cameras to corrections officers who have direct contact with inmates
Acquisition to advance mission-critical public safety operations in the cloud
Tyler will modernize corrections operations for the fourth largest county in the state
Strategic acquisition adds integrated hardware and cloud subscription platform powered by NIR spectroscopy
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