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
Roughly half of the detainees that were transferred from the Krome Detention Center to Broward Transitional Center tested positive for COVID-19
Sheriff Alex Villanueva didn’t show up to a meeting, despite a subpoena demanding he answer questions about the spread of COVID-19 behind bars
A union representing corrections officers has repeatedly pressed for more PPE and testing in the facilities
Burl Cain stepped down from Angola in 2016 following reporting that investigated private real estate deals he entered into with relatives and friends of inmates
“Barracks Behind Bars II: In veteran-specific housing units, veterans help veterans help themselves” illuminates specialized housing unit programs that are trying to prevent recidivism
A total of 373 staff members and 684 inmates within the Department of Correction have tested positive for COVID-19
Ronald Prible was sentenced to death on a capital murder charge in connection with the slayings of five family members in 1999
Deputies uncovered one case involving two women, which led them to discover other instances
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