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
An inmate filed a petition against the deputies working in the jail in an attempt to have their non-lethal weapons removed
The National Association of Counties and National Sheriffs’ Association details the impact of the Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy on non-convicted detainees
A jury agreed Richard Dixson was subjected to racial discrimination and a hostile work environment
Patricia A. Wilhite, 68, is the 22nd inmate in just over two months to die in a state prison system that’s under U.S. Justice Department investigation
The lawsuit says Michael A. Carter died because medical staff at the jail refused to give him prescription medicine and appropriate attention as his condition worsened
Sonoma County Jail has augmented the screening process conducted in the booking area to prevent incarceration of anyone infected with coronavirus
The legislation comes in the wake of last year’s report on the Department of Justice’s investigation into the state’s prisons
The decision by Gov. Mike Parson’s administration to stop withholding dues from bimonthly paychecks has slowed worker contributions to a trickle
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