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
Pay raises and reduced overtime helped attract and retain corrections officers at the Morgan County Jail
Randy Rumler worked as a CO at the Gus Harrison Correctional Facility for more than two decades
The sheriff said the facility does not have a generator capable of running air exchange and cooling systems
Inmates broke equipment, glass and caused minor flooding after taking control of a Chippewa Correctional Facility housing unit
The new law will let certain former inmates apply to have their criminal records cleared in order to get hired as firefighters at government agencies
Investigators found that one deputy had made fake entries in log books used to record inmate checks
The order from the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals was a disappointment to voting rights activists
Giuseppe Fanara attacked seven corrections officers during an inspection of his cell
Officials didn’t say where they were relocating inmates, but said they would be moved to another state corrections facility
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