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
Karl Roberts was convicted of capital murder in the killing of his niece, 12-year-old Andria Brewer, in 1999
Sgt. John Thomas Lowe will be compensated for the three years of unpaid administrative leave from his job prior to his termination
Officials have found providing inmates in solitary confinement with mental stimulation reduces risk to COs, other inmates
The state has moved 375 inmates to private lockup, referencing recent inmate violence and saying it doesn’t have the COs to safely keep inmates in custody
Law enforcement officers are preparing for gang violence to spill over into local communities
The feds say that due to a record-keeping error, MCC staff preserved footage from outside the wrong cell
Lori Loughlin’s pre-lockup regimen reportedly includes martial arts training
A judge refused Wednesday to order DNA tests on a gun used to kill a convenience store cashier more than 30 years ago
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