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
Detainees at the Everglades facility could be relocated by early June amid ongoing federal reviews
The Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association has filed a grievance with the county and plans to take further action with the state
The booking area of Marion County Jail had been left without a supervisor for 17 minutes
During a cell search, COs recovered a weapon fashioned out of a piece of a metal stool that had been sharpened
“The predators that lurk in our prison system basically now have a free pass to prey on whoever they want,” said Union President Michael Powers
As of April 30, 24 inmates and eight staff members at the Baltimore City Booking and Intake Center have confirmed cases
The mayor has argued that closing the facility will result in better conditions for inmates; COs, advocates aren’t so sure
The assistant was treated at a local hospital for injuries to her face and head
An analysis of data compiled by the Times revealed infection rates in Michigan prisons as high as 88%
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