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
Doctors tried to save Dale Franquet Jr.'s right eye, but he eventually underwent surgery to remove it
Officers arrested Robert Brown and Christopher Osteen more than two days after they escaped from Northwest Correctional Complex
“I think that our policies, procedures and protocols we have been following do help to slow the spread,” an official said
Gov. Mike DeWine previously authorized the National Guard to help staff state prisons
The department has blamed inadequate staffing for many of the problems and said it has made “real strides” to recruit more employees
Both COs and inmates allege that cases are still going undetected, and that inadequate testing and contact tracing is to blame
“As all of you were enjoying Thanksgiving with your families, we had officers working 16-hour shifts,” the sheriff said
Dale Franquet Jr., who’s also a high school wrestling coach, was one of two prison staff members hurt by the inmate
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