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
Franklin County Sheriff Jim Raymond said he will not comply with a judge’s order to return firearms and equipment tied to an ongoing dispute over jail operations
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
The state investigation determined that every 30-minute check leading up to the birth had been conducted properly
The department recently transferred inmates who were “at high-risk of infection” from the California Institution of Men in Chino to San Quentin
The CO’s face was superimposed on Officer Derek Chauvin’s with his knee on the face of the current COBA president
Most inmates at FCI Lompoc have shown no symptoms, which officials believe may have contributed to the rampant spread of COVID-19 inside the facility
More than 650 inmates were released, but there hasn’t been any confirmed COVID-19 cases at any Hawaii prisons or jails
Brandon Britton was arrested in Franklin County, Texas, after a 6-mile police chase
The Allegheny County Jail Oversight Board voted to form a subcommittee focused on suicide prevention
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