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
Court documents allege the Riley County corrections officers hid love notes for an inmate inside a word search puzzle book
Staffers who have potentially been exposed may be permitted to continue working if they display no symptoms
In both instances, someone else ended up setting off the bombs, which Ross Gordon Laverty rigged into packages and sent in the mail
The assaults were captured on security video, which showed the inmate “kicking and punching” the officers
The lawsuit alleged that the Sheriff’s Department routinely held people in jail for days, weeks or even months beyond the dates of their release
The deputy immediately entered the inmate’s cell with a cutting tool and called for additional assistance
Currently, a total of 936 staff members and 1,933 inmates statewide have tested positive
The jail is now only taking people arrested on felony charges, DUIs, domestic violence cases and anyone deemed a safety risk to the community
Police are investigating the possibility that Gary Harnig may have been run over intentionally
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