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 center helps participants learn practical skills like employment readiness, parenting, substance abuse education and GED preparation
A Muslim inmate said the state violated his rights by having a Christian prison chaplain stand near him while he’s executed
Death row inmate Robert Jennings was condemned for the 1988 slaying of Officer Elston Howard during a robbery
A bill has introduced that would prevent the state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation from charging a co-pay for medical and dental visits
Just before Christmas, the 27-year-old transgender inmate was granted a rare transfer to a women’s prison in alignment with her gender identity
An inmate convicted of a slaying escaped from a work-release correctional center six days after his victim’s son was killed
A grand jury has indicted the ex-officers and inmates in a jailhouse beating of one inmate and a rape of another
Pa. activists are alleging the state Department of Corrections unfairly kept 500 Christmas cards from inmates
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