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
The allegations are that at least 20 corrections officers shouted taunts, shot tear gas into jail cells and beat inmates for no reason
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment confirmed the COVID-19 outbreak at the Lansing Correctional Facility has been contained
An official said the officer has been suspended and banned from NJDOC facilities pending an investigation
Federal Prison Camp inmates want officials to begin processing inmates to home confinement, compassionate release or to another prison to prevent COVID-19
Coyote Ridge Correctional Center has more than twice the number of cases of any of the 14 corrections centers in Washington
Joseph Jennings allegedly bragged that he earned enough in drug sales to afford a trip to Walt Disney World
Officials didn’t identify the corrections officer or say where she worked
A resident of Ionia, Michigan, who opposes the proposal for a new immigrant prison, said he’s worried the prison will hurt the city’s image
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