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 incident occurred after officers confiscated food and homemade alcohol from some inmates
Coffee Creek Correctional Facility Officer Richard Steven Alberts II pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiring to distribute controlled substances and distribution of heroin
Inmate Elrader Browning was about to be subjected to a body search when he pulled a weapon and began stabbing at the officers
The items were found in a ceiling vent in an inmate shower area less than a day after the DOC began investigating an inmate video on Instagram
A federal website posted long-term awards worth a combined $6.8 billion for detention facilities
The men and women of Grayson County’s corrections department are responsible for the care of hundreds of inmates
One way the department reduced costs was to impose stricter limitations on what work qualified for overtime
The Cuyahoga County Jail struggled with understaffing, overpopulation; officials seek to address issues with personnel changes and wage hikes
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