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
Two COs, Cedric Patterson and Ricardo Romero, were hospitalized after the tussle
The union believes the inmates likely staged a fight to lure the officer to them
In a Facebook post, the department acknowledged the letter and what it meant to receive praise instead of criticism
A judge will hear arguments on whether to order testing on evidence from the 1980s in a killing for which a death row inmate is scheduled to be executed next week
Debra Becnel pleaded guilty in the 2014 death of an inmate suffering from a rare blood disorder
Dillion Williams escaped from Parchman during a statewide lockdown prompted by deadly violence
The CO was delivering the inmate’s food when the inmate threw a cup of urine at the officer
A U.S. Representative has also called for a federal investigation into the recent prison violence
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