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
Coy D. Coffman Jr., 65, a nine-year TDCJ veteran, worked at the Barry B. Telford Unit
The state’s DOC director will now have the ability to consider early release for offenders with less than one year left to serve
Lawyers are trying to persuade a judge to permanently undo a state law that requires felons to first settle their financial debts before regaining the right to vote
Officer Gary Weinke, 67, is the first state corrections officer to die from COVID-19
Sonia Munoz, 38, a custody assistant at the Twin Towers jail in L.A., says she fears for her family’s safety once she leaves her desk job and returns to the line
Another corrections officer’s glasses were broken, but there was no word on whether he suffered any injuries
The union president said Cuyahoga County Jail COs deserve hazard pay because they cannot avoid exposure to COVID-19
At least 81 inmates and 29 corrections officers have tested positive at the California Institution for Men
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