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
Franklin County Sheriff Jim Raymond said he will not comply with a judge’s order to return firearms and equipment tied to an ongoing dispute over jail operations
Bureau of Prisons officials insist they will be able to conduct the executions safely and have been holding practice drills for months
The massive outbreak prompted the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to set up an incident command center at the prison
If Billy Joe Wardlow’s execution is carried out, it would be the first in Texas since Feb. 6
A loaded gurney with equipment was being brought into the jail when a bag with an oxygen bottle fell off, engulfing the officer in flames
Kenneth Harbin, 60, died on July 4; he was a 30-year Texas Department of Criminal Justice veteran
Officer Gregory Clark Jr.'s death is the first reported COVID-19 fatality at Cuyahoga County Jail
A $5.25 million grant will fund the project, which aims to “transform the role of literature and libraries in the lives of people in prison”
Officials said Virgil Carter was under orders to always lock his office door and keep his radio with him at all times
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