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
Richard Glossip was released on $500,000 bond after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned his conviction over false witness testimony
A second CO helped the first to secure the “unruly” inmate, but the inmate began fighting with the COs
Four inmates — including two in prison for first-degree murder — have been identified as suspects in the attack
Joseph James DeAngelo Jr. faces a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole for 13 rape-related charges and 13 murder counts
The bill was introduced after prison officials closed the witness viewing curtain for 14 minutes during a 2018 execution
The department reported that it has more than 1,300 active cases among inmates and more than 1,200 active cases among corrections employees
Roughly 20 inmates were in the yard at Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility when an unknown number of them began to attack the officers
Unless Lezmond Mitchell gets relief from another court or is granted clemency, he will be put to death on Aug. 26
Katrina Pinkerton described the department’s “serious neglect” in managing the spread of COVID-19 at the Coyote Ridge Corrections Center in an email
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