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
As COVID-19 cripples the economy, big businesses that have become synonymous with the world’s largest prison system are still making money
“If you look at how it’s tracked across the globe, you’ll see that this thing runs through a correctional facility like a brush fire,” a CO union rep said
“They are the first responders who do not get much credit,” a retired state corrections officer said
The detainee had been held at the Otay Mesa Detention Center in San Diego and hospitalized since late April
Zachary Latham, 18, allegedly stabbed William Durham Sr., 51, multiple times after a verbal dispute turned violent
The officer, who was able to call for help on his radio, suffered skin tears, cuts and scratches to his hand, wrist, forearm and elbow
The U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals said a judge overstepped when she ruled Metro West Detention Center inmates get the supplies and be tested for COVID-19
Of the 27 staff members who tested positive, 20 are corrections officers, five are managers and two are crisis counselors
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