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
MDOC spokesperson Chris Gautz said that more than 50 prison staff members have tested positive for COVID-19
Highest priority was given to inmates who are being held at FCC Oakdale, a prison complex in Louisiana where five inmates have died
The correctional officers said many of their deliveries have brought tears to the recipients’ eyes
Officials are following the CDC’s guidance and the warden said he regularly checks on inmates and staff
Kenneth Moore, a D.C. native, was a corrections officer at the Department of Youth Rehabilitative Services
Officials said inmates at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center have “worked tirelessly to produce large quantities of hand sanitizer”
The officer who tested positive had been quarantined in response to another officer testing positive for COVID-19 last week
The mask requirement will apply across the board, regardless of whether a facility has been touched by COVID-19
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