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 starting pay for COs under the proposal would increase from $36,847 to $40,997
Cumberland County has agreed to enter into a consent decree that will appoint a special master to oversee the jail
Deputy Benjamin Franklin Hill was killed during an attempted jailbreak on Aug. 16, 1927
Sedgwick County Sheriff Jeff Easter spoke candidly with the press on Wednesday about the most recent arrest among members of his staff
The detainees were institutionally charged with rioting, refusing orders, and possession of unauthorized items
Six of the eight accused COs admitted to having sexual contact with inmates, but none were prosecuted
Oversight board officials have also asked for legal authority to conduct surprise inspections
Officials say the deaths recorded there over the past two years could happen at any large correctional center
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