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
Religion
Teresa Stanfield is normally behind bars, talking with inmates about how she changed her troubled life, but COVID-19 has forced her out of prisons
“That portion was simply not supported. We said all along it wasn’t the end-all, but it’s a great place to start,” a rep said
A report didn’t find evidence that COs contributed to Layleen Polanco’s death, but did say that she had not been checked on for the better part of an hour
The infections are at the La Palma Correctional Center in Eloy, which has so far seen a total of 356 cases
The parking lot at the Turner Guilford Knight Corrections Center turned into a blood donation center
“These prisons right now are tinder boxes because of the anxiety over COVID ... it’s not safe for us,” a union president said
Inmates noticed something was off with Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Deputy Patrick Edmond while he was conducting a routine cell search
The COs, who were all hospitalized, suffered stab wounds, lacerations and broken bones
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