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
Jason Ellis was stopping at a grocery store on his way home from a night shift on April 21 when he noticed flames coming from a front porch across the street
Defense attorneys have asked sheriffs in four counties to quarantine staff attending a planned political rally so they don’t inadvertently infect inmates
Francine Earls, 56, who recently began working as a trip officer, worked at the Indiana Women’s Prison since 2018
Staffing problems, limited PPE and a lack of compliance with state directives by management has created a “perfect storm” for COs at Lansing Correctional Facility
The department is facing a class action lawsuit after more than 1,400 inmates were confirmed COVID-19 positive and 41 inmates have died
Gov. Phil Murphy said universal testing for corrections officers and inmates is expected to start as early as the end of next week
A corrections officer said a lack of PPE and inadequate staffing is taking a toll as the COVID-19 crisis enters May
Residents say they’re concerned about how the Tarrant County Jail is handling the spread of COVID-19
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