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 inmate had sent step-by-step instructions to his family on how to saturate pieces of paper with narcotics
Each inmate will be assigned one, which can be used to read books, make calls
Because of a ‘difference in reporting requirements’ between agencies, inmate deaths have likely not been accurately reported
A class action suit alleges inmates were placed in solitary confinement and lost privileges over inaccurate tests
Lydell Grant was serving a life sentence for the 2010 fatal stabbing of Aaron Scheerhorn
Defense lawyers for Gabriel Hall argued a jury shouldn’t have seen his 2015 interview on Comedy Central
The Inspector General also found the CO delivered a package from one inmate to another in administrative segregation
Attorney General Aaron Ford said the state must comply with a federal ruling mandating the state DOC pay for gender confirmation surgery
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