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 Washington DOC says trained counselors will support inmates facing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts or addiction-related crises
L. Cpl. Richard DeJesus and another CO were on motorcycles when a car tried to cross over a highway from a private driveway
The COs accepted cash bribes from members of a gang in exchange for helping smuggle K2-soaked papers into the jail
The letters could be broken down into smaller pieces and ingested or distributed to other inmates
Deandre Williams is charged with killing Cpl. Bryant Searcy during a struggle inside a jail before Williams escaped
A review found local jails lack authority, don’t have clear goals and need to diversify their leadership
About $181.7 million was expensed by the Cook County Sheriff’s Office for direct “labor costs” such as payroll and benefits
Right now, inmates can choose between electrocution and the current default method of lethal injection
Across the state, 211 inmates and 26 corrections staff members have died from complications related to COVID-19
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