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
A federal appeals court ruled officials changed their policies after refusing to distribute a legal magazine to inmates
Officials raised concerns about the reopening since the state already has more than 1,300 vacant CO positions
Briley Piper will still be executed despite allegations his defense attorneys didn’t counsel him properly
In both cases, inmates have attacked another with some kind of weapon
The suit alleges Richard Bid should have been monitored closely because he repeatedly said he intended to kill himself
Despite state’s push to privatize prisons, switching to public healthcare would save the state between $40M and $46M yearly
The teenager was taken into custody along with two other individuals in the apartment with him
Departments nationwide are using the data to implement policies against sexual abuse in detention
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