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
The charges come weeks after the attack made headlines when victims came forward to say they were beaten and sexually assaulted
The suit claims Gov. Gavin Newsom didn’t have the power to halt the executions of 700-plus inmates on death row
“The court’s decision is clear, and the state has decided not to appeal,” a spokesman for the governor’s office said
The decision comes days after inmates were offered up to 7.5 days of “earned good time” if they received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine
The preliminary injunction orders all Oregon Department of Corrections inmates be offered a vaccine as part of Phase 1A, Group 2
Zachary Latham threatened a motorist with a pellet gun that resembled an AK-47 assault rifle during a confrontation
The lawsuit describes a “horrific and widespread” rodent infestation, including contact between food and rodent feces
Felipe Montes was the fourth detainee held at the southwest Georgia immigration detention center to die after testing positive for 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