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
The Corrections Officer Blake Schwarz Suicide Prevention Act would create safe harbor protections for correctional officers seeking mental health treatment
The outbreak at the Western Region Detention Facility follows an outbreak at another federal jail in downtown San Diego
Inmates learned how to sign up to vote and cast absentee ballots from the Howard County Detention Center
Under the BOPs’ protocols, Loughlin will be screened and tested for COVID-19 and will be placed in quarantine for 14 days
The cause of the crash remains unclear; DOC officials said all inmates are accounted for
No inmates sentenced to serve time at state corrections facilities will be accepted until further notice
Five inmates were injured and transported to a hospital; no prison staffers were hurt
A CDCR spokeswoman said they will not transfer anyone into a facility with active COVID-19 cases
The group claims the DOC isn’t enforcing its mask requirement, providing inmates adequate soap and cleaning supplies or properly quarantining inmates
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