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 decision found officials didn’t act with deliberate indifference to inmates’ medical needs and prioritizing the sickest patients for treatment was reasonable
Many Navajos are hoping for last-minute intervention by President Trump to halt the execution
A CO processing boxes of the treats noticed several boxes and packaging seals were tampered with
The jail failed to inform the center of its decision not to deliver the mail, thus denying it a chance to appeal what the lawsuit describes as “censorship”
An official said no decisions have been made yet on which and how many prisons will face closure
An unofficial running tally of the daily numbers shows that there have been 225 positive results out of 870 tests conducted through mass testing
Elizabeth Jones, 58, was a 19-year veteran CO with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice
The Navajo government is asking officials to spare Lezmond Mitchell’s life on the basis of cultural beliefs and sovereignty
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