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
Lawyers are challenging a state law prohibiting people who have committed serious felonies from changing their names
This is the first time a federal appeals court has affirmed a ruling ordering a state to provide gender-confirmation surgery to a transgender inmate
The union said Sen. James Eldridge was taking the side of inmates after an attack that injured three COs
A 16th inmate died the same day Gov. Tate Reeves allowed the state to quickly spend money to address rising prison staffing and violence issues
The video shows the struggle between inmates and officers attempting to use a flashbang
The officers were injured after inmates began attacking each other during an evening meal
A statement from the federal authority said the prison was ‘never meant to be a permanent detention location’
The Penobscot County Jail regularly boards out over 50 inmates while the county develops plans for a new jail designed to eliminate long-term overcrowding
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