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
The accused CO surrendered to authorities after an investigation into contraband at the Midlands Evaluation and Development Center juvenile facility
Nine inmates claim conditions after a 2017 riot became worse for the inmates including being abused by COs
A Texas sheriff’s department honors a fallen corrections officer each year
Similar lawsuits have been filed in recent years, as prison officials struggle to find lethal injection drug suppliers
An organization is suing the Bureau of Prisons alleging it violated inmates’ rights by denying legal visits during a power outage
The facility is providing vaccines and conducting a deep cleaning to prevent the virus from spreading
An inmate who was convicted of fatally stabbing a woman over heroin is now charged with killing his cellmate
An investigation is underway to find what happened at a Brooklyn jail that had lost heat and electricity last week
The suspect was found hiding inside a 55-gallon trash can in Texas
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