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 agency claims they weren’t prepared to guard against the fraud because it didn’t have a system to cross-match claims with a list of inmates
Bounchan Keola was hurt when a tree fell on him while he was helping fight a deadly wildfire
About 30 officers have been placed on paid leave, according to the corrections officers union
“If nothing changes, at this rate, our staff won’t have enough people to do their jobs in some prisons,” a union rep said
The revelation raises questions about how the federal Bureau of Prisons is conducting contact tracing to try to stop the spread of the virus
The case now returns to the lower court, where the judge had not yet ruled on an appeal of damages
Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez said the jails’ temporary measures are an effort to prevent further spread in the jail
“It’s important to fight for workers at the same time we’re fighting for all vulnerable populations,” an official said
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