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 Corrections Officer Blake Schwarz Suicide Prevention Act would create safe harbor protections for correctional officers seeking mental health treatment
Officials say the deaths recorded there over the past two years could happen at any large correctional center
The deputies provided immediate medical attention before the inmate was transported to a local hospital
About a third of those inmates received their dose within the last week
The Protecting America’s First Responders Act of 2021 would expand eligibility for benefits and address delays in processing claims
The deputy “made no attempt to pursue or track down the inmate who was under her direct supervision,” according to an IA report
The suit seeks the entirety of an internal police investigation and the SBI report into John Neville’s 2019 death
The lawsuit was one of several brought against the county over problems at the jail
“If not for the actions of the inmates, it is very likely Officer Woodall would have been killed,” said Sheriff Phil Sims
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