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
Jake Patterson and another inmate punched one another before a CO fired a bean bag round to stop the fight
Ray Cromartie was executed for killing a convenience store clerk
A lawsuit called for inmates to have contact visits, daily phone access and more time out of their cells
Senior Officer Specialist Andrew Douglas suffered a cardiac event while driving inmates from Florida to Georgia
Texas’ top criminal appeals court on Friday halted the scheduled execution of inmate Rodney Reed
The recommendation also calls for lowering of other sentencing requirements in the name of criminal justice reform
Qualifying inmates with one of three mental illnesses can be moved to a pre-trial diversion program paid for by the state
John Hinkle fractured inmate Malcolm Cox’s jaw and left a hole in his mouth during a 2018 riot started by rival gang members
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