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 Corrections Officer Blake Schwarz Suicide Prevention Act would create safe harbor protections for correctional officers seeking mental health treatment
Eric Williams is the fourth warden at the lockup in 18 months, and the third person put in charge since a shakeup following Epstein’s death
Critics want Biden to bulldoze the federal death chamber in Indiana and strike the death penalty from U.S. statutes entirely
Two officers were trying to remove the inmate from his cell when he became combative
Officials have been contending with a locking problem that allows inmates to free themselves from their cells by tampering with the locks
It’s a dramatic shift for Virginia, which has put more people to death over its centuries-long history than any other state
“This is a personal choice made by each employee and is not information we can share,” an official said
The $421,880 fine against the CDCR is by far the largest penalty assessed against any entity in a single citation
The Democrat-controlled chamber approved the bill in a 21-17 vote that split along party lines and was seen as a key hurdle for the measure
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