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
A judge ruled the inmates had failed to prove KDOC didn’t provide adequate medical care or acted with deliberate difference to their medical needs
A corrections officer fired a warning shot to break up the conflict on the yard
The judge also asked for a daily report, including how many inmates and staff tested positive and have recovered
An investigation is underway after the Virginia Parole Board granted parole to a man who has served decades of a life sentence for killing an on-duty police officer
Officer Zeb Craig, 56, had just been released from the hospital and was reportedly feeling better before succumbing to COVID-19
Antoine Jones, 51, had worked for the Cook County Sheriff’s Office since 2002
Jahquez Scott escaped by wearing a mask and pretending to be another detainee who was set for release
Four former prisoners who completed the 18-month program have been hired as firefighters, per the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
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