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
Officials won’t confirm the names of the gangs, but relatives of inmates said there’s an ongoing confrontation between the Vice Lords and Black Gangster Disciples
The first officer was stabbed multiple times and another officer that came to help was hit on the head with a padlock inside a sock
Sgt. Patrick Bettens, a U.S. Army veteran and father of two young boys, was training for a triathlon when he was struck and killed
The stabbing took place on the same unit at Parchman where a 32-year-old inmate was stabbed and killed Thursday
The ruling comes amid violence at three other correctional facilities that resulted in the deaths of five inmates this week
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials have identified Lawrence Tate’s cellmate, William Clay, as a suspect
In his initial lawsuit, Jonathan Griggs said he got in trouble for reporting what he believed was illegal activity within the lockup
Officials say this is the second fatality at a state prison this week
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