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
Seven staff members and 25 inmates at the Avenal State Prison tested positive and are now isolated
“Every day, corrections officers suit up and go in. Do we feel safe? I don’t think anybody feels safe,” a NY CO union president said
Miami-Dade appears to have tested far more inmates, about one-third of those incarcerated, than other penal institutions
“They felt that they had not been given their individualized COVID-19 test results from our private healthcare provider,” MDOC spokesman Chris Gautz said
Dewane “Pete” Gannon, 58, worked as a corrections officer at the Correctional Reception Center for 10 years
Walter Barton was put to death by lethal injection for fatally stabbing an 81-year-old woman nearly three decades ago
Prince George’s County’s Corrections Department must ensure that its electronic monitoring criteria and other procedures are met before an inmate can be released
Incoming inmates will be tested for COVID-19 at intake and will be held for at least 35 days before being transferred to a more permanent facility
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