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
“Is this for the injustice of having Derek Chauvin locked up?” the Stillwater CO reportedly said
Officials said the latest incident is not connected to the homicide of a Mexican Mafia leader
Some critics say it’s too late for mass testing to give an accurate picture of how COVID-19 has spread through the state’s prison population
Jefferson County District Attorney Danny Carr took no position on Toforest Johnson’s innocence or guilt but said there are concerns about his trial
Officials said all future layoffs will depend on the county’s financial situation
Lawyers have collected 100 declarations from inmates and hope to convince the state to make the department adopt a slew of new reforms
The Alabama Department of Corrections will not release data revealing how many staffers are in self-quarantine
Officer Sheng Lao was on her way home from work when she saw a man lying unconscious in his driveway
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