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
Judge Stephen Friot gave the state until June 5 to provide information and documents on how it’s training members of the execution team
Stephen Goodson, 31, was driving his motorcycle when a van carrying multiple passengers turned into the path of his bike
COs said a lack of preparation, like temperature checks, testing and proper PPE, left them unnecessarily exposed
The offenders housed at the Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex broke desk drawers, damaged electronic equipment, threw supplies and cracked three windows
Oakland County Jail inmate Jamaal Cameron said he could reach from his jail cell out, around and into an adjacent cell where inmates with COVID-19 were held
“The respondents are not being deliberately indifferent to the health and safety of the inmates ... the court is denying the relief that is sought,” a chief justice said
The addition of the asymptomatic positives more than doubles the number of inmates at the Lansing Correctional Facility testing positive for COVID-19
U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III called for an investigation into what occurred at the Bristol County House of Corrections, as well as the release of surveillance footage
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