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
“There’s a lot of questions, and not a lot of answers,” one correctional officer said
Two programs allow for state and local governments to apply for funding related to emergency response in protection of the country
The U.S. Census Bureau projects that by 2030, people over the age of 55 will account for almost one-third of all incarcerated people
The correctional police officer was among a group of men who mocked and taunted protesters earlier this month
The IRS is asking state officials to help get back the cash that the federal tax agency says was mistakenly sent
Twelve cadets were placed without completing four additional weeks of training, but met state requirements
The state board that regulates California’s county jails maintain local sheriffs should work with public health departments to test for and contain COVID-19
The news comes after at least 1,200 inmates inside Fresno County’s North Annex jail were placed in quarantine
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