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
A Daviess County Detention Center official said the state regulations are “almost impossible standards to meet”
CDCR officials said “every precaution is being taken before and after the transfer”
There was a 47-minute gap in which inmate Layleen Polanco wasn’t checked on by COs despite her epilepsy
Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women is currently home to the largest employee infection cluster in the state
Three inmates who were moved from San Quentin to rural Lassen County have tested positive and likely sparked an outbreak that’s left county leaders fuming
The Marion County Regional Correctional Facility is collecting donations for Lashundra Magee and her four kids
After entering the Yakima County jail, public defender Virginia Lagerstam said she was troubled by the correctional officers not wearing masks
Health experts warned prison medical officials two weeks ago to cut the prison’s population by at least half
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