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 say understaffing contributes to a rise in inmate deaths, lack of CO safety
While serving as a Marine in Japan, Jose Villegas saw news about the deadly riot at the New Mexico State Penitentiary and decided to become a corrections officer
Deputy Bryan Pfluger, a former Taylor County corrections officer, was responding to a call when he collided with another deputy’s vehicle
Brendan Dassey’s request doesn’t meet criteria for a pardon consideration because he hasn’t completed his sentence and he’s required to register as a sex offender
The University of Cincinnati study states that GPS data may not be any more effective in preventing crime than simple electronic monitoring
Officer Samuel Oba remains hospitalized after breaking his femur in two places, suffering lacerations to his liver and bruising his kidneys
The conviction of Karl Fontenot, which had come under intense scrutiny for years, was the subject of John Grisham’s bestselling book “The Innocent Man”
When Michele Smiley was booked on a probation violation she told staff she had ingested “a lot” of meth
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