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
The officer was still being treated Thursday morning for injuries sustained after being shoved to the ground
All four officers were hospitalized after being beaten and kicked by a group of inmates last month
Jessica Boomershine is up in the ceiling for all of 15 seconds before the tiles give way and she falls to the floor
“The department continues to look past violent behavior in order to get as many inmates out on the street as they can”
Nicholas Sutton will be executed Feb. 20 for killing a fellow inmate
Two other inmates remain at large after breaking a window and escaping custody
Sayfullo Saipov allegedly threatened to kill a CO if the officer opened his cell door
“I didn’t know if my co-worker was going to die. So I stepped into the situation then I got hit in the face and neck.”
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