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
Court documents allege the Riley County corrections officers hid love notes for an inmate inside a word search puzzle book
The inmate suspected in the fatal assault had planned the attack in an attempt to escape
About 190 current and former COs, who said they were subjected to the exams, filed a lawsuit against the CDCR
Gov. Kay Ivey described the move as a step toward overhauling an understaffed and violence-plagued prison system beset by years of federal criticism
COs work mandatory overtime, which costs taxpayers additional money and causes additional stress for employees, the union president said
Thurston County Commissioner John Hutchings offered strong words on the lack of precautions taken by some deputies and corrections officers
Cuyahoga County officials have not yet issued their decision on possible punishment for the supervisor that day
Cpl. Bryant Searcy was brutally attacked by a 28-year-old inmate; he leaves behind his wife and daughter
The judge is requiring the sheriff to create a policy for masks, including providing masks to inmates and requirements for them to wear the masks
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