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
The Federal Bureau of Prisons has said the amount of contraband found consistently inside the facility is ‘dangerous’
The U.S. DOJ ordered officials to begin making a series of changes in less than two months or face a lawsuit
The inmate struck an officer in the face and head several times after he was counseled about smoking last July
The DOC will lease three prisons from private developers in an attempt to address rising violence and shrinking space
Abel Ochoa was executed less than an hour after his final appeal was rejected
Mitchell was sentenced for her role in providing the tools for two men escape from Clinton Correctional Facility in 2015
Abel Ochoa would be the second inmate put to death this year in Texas, the third in the U.S.
Federal prosecutors are looking into conditions at four state prisons following the deaths of at least 15 inmates
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