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
Johnny Lee Bryant Jr. is accused of blocking the doorway of a briefing room to prevent a female colleague from leaving and forcibly kissing her
In April, Gov. Tom Wolf said up to 1,800 inmates statewide were eligible; 151 inmates were given temporary reprieve
Officers from Goodman Correctional Institution found six garbage bags filled with 56 pounds of tobacco, 37 cellphones and 37 chargers
One CO was punched in the mouth, fell and hit his head on a radiator, while the other suffered a swollen elbow
George Bernard Robare, 61, who was four years from retirement, spent 36 years working in corrections
“We’re essential staff that come in every day working through this pandemic. I think our staff deserves hazardous duty pay,” a corrections officer said
Police said 110 Rikers Island inmates have accounted for 190 arrests since NYC began releasing inmates in March
A video features the voices of inmates who say jail officials aren’t providing PPE, requiring social distancing and haven’t regularly sanitized shower 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