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
Tova Noel and Michael Thomas have pleaded not guilty to charges they filed false paperwork while on duty the night Epstein died
The officers will be designated to identify and process undocumented immigrants
Sheriff Don Barnes called the order to change department policy a ‘significant judicial overreach’
Gov. Larry Hogan approved paroles for two men, the first time in 24 years a governor has done so
CoreCivic is preparing for changes in the private sector should a Democratic presidential candidate win the 2020 election
A short-lived pilot program involved treating opioid addiction using a surgical implant never approved by regulators
A lawsuit stalled the first federal executions since 2003 has hampered the Attorney General’s office
Officials say the closures will occur by early 2020, will not cause layoffs
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