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
Two corrections officers and two inmates were treated for minor injuries after the crash in Whitestown, deputies said
The inmate is being transferred to an out-of-state prison to serve his sentence for conspiring to kidnap a baby
The female prison population has risen while the youth center sits empty
The inmate was convicted of killing 25 farm workers, including many he’d hired, and burying their bodies in shallow graves on orchards and farms
All six people were wrongfully convicted for rape and spent more than 75 years combined in prison until DNA evidence cleared them in 2008
Drug cases make up a large portion of crime originating in the prisons, along with assaults and thefts
The group says imposing sentences on people who can’t afford to pay fines violates the Constitution
Officials say they’re continuing a path of improvements that will satisfy concerns
The device, that functions like scanners at airports, would allow for more efficient and less intrusive searches
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