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
More states have moved transgender women to women’s prisons on a case-by-case basis
The Navajo Nation said Lezmond Mitchell’s execution highlights a need to restore tribes’ ability to determine criminal justice matters on tribal land
Sgt. Gilbert Polanco’s wife struggled to maintain her composure, collapsing into her daughter’s arms
Union representatives said the decision will lead to more violence in the facilities
U.S. District Judge Christopher C. Conner ruled this week that Mark Ciavarella was not legally entitled to a new sentencing hearing
Lezmond Mitchell, 38, expressed no remorse during the public portion of the execution
The advisory guidance aims to help non-federal public and private entities better understand federal laws and regulations related to UAS operations
About 10,000 state prison inmates fraudulently applied for unemployment benefits during the pandemic
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