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
According to the arrest affidavit, the inmate fantasized about a sexual relationship with the counselor
Wisconsin’s current $16 per hour salary for COs falls well below the regional average of $22
Assembly Bill 1211 would allow convicts to join the California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship program
This year, deputies have reported 13 attacks, with one injury, and 33 inmate-on-inmate attacks, with 16 injuries
All four staff members and 28 of the 29 inmates were treated in emergency departments at local hospitals
Lawyers said the policy made it impossible for them to communicate confidentially with clients
The inmate was pardoned in 2017 after DNA evidence and re-investigation proved his innocence
Low salaries, frequent overtime shifts and poor working conditions have created a statewide epidemic
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