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
Miranda Sage Milowski, 27, a mother of three, had been stabbed several times when she jumped from a moving vehicle
Alexander Friedmann had a builder create a concrete room in his condominium’s basement so he could learn how to break into the walls at a Tennessee jail
Archie Williams’ emotional and now viral audition included the story of his exoneration
A panel of medical and legal experts claim states have not done enough to reduce prison populations in response to the pandemic
“Every one of these deaths of a person just kills me. I hate it,” Annette Chambers-Smith, head of ODRC, said
Prisons are exploring the use of plexiglass table dividers in cafeterias and in-person visits won’t resume for some time
Mayor Martin Walsh’s comments came hours after a fatal shooting marked the fourth homicide in a week
An official said she hopes that will change as the state prepares its first mass tests of county correctional facilities
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