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
Corrections officials say eight-hour shifts improve prison safety; union argues COs are losing wages
Gavin Newsom’s office is drafting a plan that calls for increased supervision and more reentry options for released inmates
The bill would require judges to give inmates sentences that are consistent with current state laws
The proposed ballot measure would prevent prosecutors from using previous nonviolent felony convictions to enhance prison sentences
Officers sustained stab wounds, other injuries; officials say they are expected to recover
The suit over the death of Elliott Williams alleged wrongdoing by the county, sheriff
The petition comes on the heels of a mass commutation also aimed at solving overcrowding in state prisons
54 people were indicted in a drug trafficking network officials said probably wouldn’t exist if inmates did not have cell phones
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