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
The accused CO surrendered to authorities after an investigation into contraband at the Midlands Evaluation and Development Center juvenile facility
The Supreme Court wouldn’t hear the case of an inmate who was charged with robbing, kidnapping, murdering and burying alive three people
The CO allegedly punched the inmate in self-defense, causing the inmate to hit his head and later die from his injury
The Houston district attorney agreed that the inmate should be spared the death penalty
The House gave first-round approval to legislation that would ground drones near correctional facilities
The trial for four inmates charged with a CO’s murder in a 2017 prison riot ended with no convictions on Monday
Work-release inmates helped pry open a door of the SUV for another inmate who unlocked the car with a coat hanger.
The state could save money without threats to public safety by giving inmates over 50 a chance of parole
The LA sheriff further limited when inmates in Los Angeles County jails can be transferred for deportation
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