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
Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration was ordered to stop keeping inmates and their attorneys in the dark over which inmates can be released
The rulings also stand to revive potentially cases of more than 100 inmates who claim racial bias was the reason or a significant factor for their death sentence
The new pod at the Oklahoma County Jail was refurbished as part of an effort to increase mental health treatment for inmates
City officials said they have tried repeatedly to get information about cases and about how the illness is being contained, but cooperation has been limited
The inmates were scheduled for transfer as part of an attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19 at the Federal Correctional Institution in Elkton
A plant operations employee at Ironwood State Prison in Riverside County died from COVID-19 complications
The move marks the federal agency’s most severe restrictions at its facilities in 25 years
Charlynn Phillips, 51, was a senior officer who had worked at FCC Butner for nearly a decade
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