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
Sheriff Bill Waybourn called recent headlines about the Tarrant County Jail “sensationalized or unclear on facts”
Inmates banged on their windows as more than two dozen people called on judges to clear the prisons of inmates who have already served portions of their sentences
Officials said four staff members and 16 inmates have tested positive for the novel coronavirus
A doctor said the Metropolitan Correctional Center was infested with mice, rats and roaches, reflecting a “basic disregard for sanitation and infection control”
Police said Kristen Wolf killed two people and seriously injured a third person in a stabbing at an apartment complex
CDCR Secretary Ralph Diaz said the “distasteful jokes and comments” about the death of George Floyd dishonored the department
US District Judge Solomon Oliver rebutted an opinion from a doctor who said prison conditions could lead to an outbreak
A judge said the state can condition voting on fines and restitution a person is able to pay, but can’t condition voting on payment of amounts a person is unable to pay
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