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
“We can’t incarcerate our way out of this pandemic, but governors, sheriffs, prosecutors, and the president have the power, and responsibility, to save lives,” an ACLU official said
The department said 142 staff members and 338 inmates have tested positive for the novel coronavirus
Michelle Cutright-Cox, 23, was physically resisting officers at the Floyd County Jail when she injured one officer’s leg
A 30-year Philadelphia Department of Prisons veteran has developed a system after her shifts in one of the city’s largest jails to protect her family from COVID-19
The conflict unfolded on the same day inmates at Monroe Correctional Complex were told that additional inmates had tested positive for COVID-19
The state launched a 14-day statewide soft lockdown and told nurses they must work 16-hour shifts or face reprisal
Inmates at Cambria County Prison are required to wear masks at all items, except when they’re in their cells
Officer John Dawson, 55, worked at the Marion Correctional Institution; officials said he had underlying health issues
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