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
Detainees at the Everglades facility could be relocated by early June amid ongoing federal reviews
An apparent contraband drop at Washington State Prison led to a deadly shootout involving a corrections officer
The blow knocked out several of the officer’s front teeth and sent him to the floor
The “Full House” actress spent two months behind bars for paying half a million dollars in bribes to get her two daughters into college
Roberts will be remembered as Virginia’s longest-serving sheriff and as the first African American to serve as president of the National Sheriffs Association
If the escape had been successful, 40 inmates could have made it out
The judge said the Justice Department unlawfully rescheduled the execution
By rededicating existing space, the largest expenditure would be in professional staff to provide treatment.
The complaints vary from sexual misconduct to beatings to mistreatment by COs and supervisors
PRODUCT NEWS
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
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