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 Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s detective said it appeared the CO kicked the inmate “for no reason,” and that the inmate was “docile” at the time
The union has been pushing for hazard pay for COs, who are working overtime and picking up extra shifts
For years, inmates have advocated lowering rates that run as high as $25 for a 15-minute call
The death comes as El Paso County’s two-facility jail system deals with more than 200 COVID-19 cases among staff and inmates
“Even with restrictions to inmate movement during the first five months of this pandemic, assaults on staff continue to surge,” a union rep said
Robert Berger now faces up to four years in prison if convicted in the alleged scheme
Officer IV Jackson Pongay, 56, had worked with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for more than four years
More than 35 vehicles belonging to COs have been vandalized, including busted windshields, windows, headlights and body damage
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