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
So far, only inmates showing symptoms of the novel coronavirus have been tested, leaving employees to seek testing on their own
The inmates were removed from the prison and are in isolation; others who had close contact with the three have also been quarantined
Robert Marrero, a former New York corrections officer, 9/11 responder and cancer survivor, spent more than a month in the hospital battling COVID-19
Two COs said they were retaliated against after filing complaints alleging disability discrimination
The commission is using its voter-provided direct authority to use subpoenas to investigate conduct within the department
“This mistaken release or any release of an inmate with a pending COVID-19 test is unacceptable,” Gov. Andy Beshear’s spokeswoman said
Jahquez Scott, who swapped identities with another man, is at large and “should be considered armed and dangerous”
A filed complaint says detainees are being denied protective gear, cleaning supplies and adequate space to observe social distancing
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