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
Tawfic Rashid, a Folsom State Prison CO, was reported missing after he went on a fishing trip the day before his birthday
“Anybody coming from any kind of facility, whether it’s from state or local jail, we treat them as if they’re positive the entire time,” an official said
Attorneys for Daniel Lee, the first of four inmates set to be executed starting this month, asked a judge to delay his execution until spring 2021
Randy Rumler worked his entire 24-year career at the Gus Harrison Correctional Facility
Two new studies show that jails can contribute enormously to coronavirus case totals outside their walls
More than half of the state’s inmate firefighting crews will be unavailable to fight wildfires due to the lockdowns
The inmate was found unresponsive at the Metropolitan Detention Center
Six states now have infection rates higher than one of every 10 inmates
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