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
Richard Bernard Moore would be the first person executed in South Carolina in nearly a decade
Officials confirmed that COs Steven Cook and Mark Jones died from the novel coronavirus
Eric Ivey criticized the sheriff’s ability to conduct meaningful investigations into wrongdoing at the Cuyahoga County Jail
Firefighters responded to the Fulton County Jail after inmates set two mattresses on fire
Transition spokesman Ned Price said the president-elect supports closing it, but it would be inappropriate to discuss his plans in detail before he’s in office
The rule, which goes into effect on Dec. 24, comes as the Justice Department has scheduled five executions during the lame-duck period
ADOC said in a statement that is has taken multiple steps to combat the virus behind bars
In-person visits at the state’s 24 prisons and work-release centers have been suspended since mid-March
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