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
Seth Schuyler Williams and Cameron Keith Newell were taken into custody; the hunt for Richard Brandon Lancaster is still underway
COs described medical staff limitations, haphazard hygiene procedures and confusion over COVID-19 tests and temperature checks in many facilities
The court is thrust into the fray as state and federal prisons nationwide have become hot spots for infections and illness
More than 600 employees systemwide have tested positive, along with more than 4,500 inmates
Prison employees are encouraged to get tested, but it isn’t mandatory and nobody is overseeing the effort
The executive order will not apply to attorneys who are visiting clients, or to religious leaders and clergy members
The inmates will be sent to one of three quarantine sites: FCC Yazoo City in Mississippi, FCC Victorville in California and FTC Oklahoma City
Jeron Combs, a convicted murderer, cooks meals on a makeshift grill he created with his metal bed and a hot plate
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