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
A man was arrested after trying to smuggle tobacco to inmates inside the Whatcom County Jail
Pervis Payne had been scheduled to die Dec. 3, but he was granted a reprieve until April due to challenges created by the pandemic
COs talked about what the closure means for Watertown Correctional Facility employees and their families
Participants will receive mental health treatment and counseling while residing in a work release center
Francois Kopca is facing three counts of felony forgery after depositing several stolen checks into his credit union account
COs can decide when to turn the cameras on, a policy that has drawn some criticism
Dustin Higgs was convicted of ordering the killings of three women in a Maryland wildlife refuge in 1996
The lockdown at more than 120 federal Bureau of Prisons facilities took effect at 12 a.m. Saturday
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