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
The inmate has been captured in Kentucky after escaping an Alabama prison
An Ohio governor delayed a man’s execution next month to look at lethal injection alternatives
Forensic science is only as reliable as the people performing the tests.
The inmate attempted to send fraudulent documents that would dismiss his case
Police allege the inmate harassed a woman with jailhouse phone calls urging her to drop assault charges
Some 800,000 federal workers have had to work without pay or have been kept from doing their jobs
The Court dismissed a lawsuit filed by eight death-row inmates who argued their sentences were no longer valid
A former state senator and member of the Ohio Parole Board is calling for an independent investigation against the nine-member board
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