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
Officials said one inmate is back in the Cuyahoga County Jail, but another remains at-large
They came one vote short of passing a ban on ICE officers and a ban on honoring ICE “holds” on inmates
More than a dozen county elections supervisors said it is too late to remove anyone from the voter rolls
The woman was complaining about contractions and labor pains more than 12 hours before giving birth
Lisa Montgomery is scheduled to be the first female inmate put to death by the U.S. government in more than six decades
The incident involved the CO placing an irritant on the inmates’ cigarettes, which led to respiratory issues
The change is meant to stop the spread of contraband into correctional facilities
NYSCOPBA said the inmate scaled a fence and almost made it to the top
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