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
Prison and union officials said the closures will help with short-staffing in other prisons with a larger population
After initially being suspended during a criminal investigation, the officer alleges he was terminated for remaining an active union steward
“You need to stand in front of your correction officers and explain to them what you’re doing and why. The process is so much smoother and when you do it that way”
Terrance Reynolds had been acquitted at an earlier trial but now faces up to 10 years on a conspiracy conviction
The letters were sent to the prison warden and a prison gang member, demanding the release of an inmate
“It’s knowing when to turn on to say ‘OK, I’m the law enforcement officer.’ It’s also to turn that on when you need to be a mentor and say ‘How can I help this individual?’”
“As I got to the lower tier, I saw a known child trafficker, and I figured I’d just do everybody a favor,” Watson wrote. “In for a penny, in for a pound”
The grant will fund vests for deputies working with or around 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