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 Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is investigating how the inmate stole the pepper-spray device
The teens were on work detail and escaped when their supervisor left to respond to a fight
The state will deploy tablets at several re-entry units in an effort to study the app’s effectiveness
The program serves hundreds of inmates and currently has a recidivism rate of 1 percent, according to the state DOC
Mark Inch told lawmakers staffing shortages and funding shortfalls contribute to inmate violence and CO injury
After more than a year in prison, Bill Cosby remains as defiant as ever
Police spotted escapee Joseph Keith Edwards in a car that was reported stolen
The case hung on the jury’s interpretation of video footage of the COs restraining a resistant inmate with a history of assaulting officers
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