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 article described sexual misconduct, drug use involving inmates and COs
The indicted officers, accused of assaulting and threatening inmates, were released on their own recognizance
Five New Yorkers said they were falsely arrested earlier this year after COs accused them of soaking the books they brought in with a liquid form of the drug K2
A federal lawsuit alleges inmates were forced to work in dangerous conditions in order to qualify for work release to outside jobs
Officials say the officers were suspended after some of the them allegedly watched before intervening as an inmate tried to hang himself
Authorities are still searching for the two other teenagers
The indictment accuses the officers of assaulting and threatening detainees at four correctional facilities
The program came under scrutiny after Jeffrey Epstein was said to have had ‘improper sexual conduct’ while on work-release
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