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
Ferries to Alcatraz are operating at 25% capacity, carrying about 150 passengers instead of the usual 600
The state has struggled in recent years to attract and retain COs and its facilities remain chronically understaffed
The sheriff issued the order the same day CO Timoteo “Tim” Cruz died in a shootout at Rookies Sports Bar and Grill
The jail has been on a downward spiral despite reform attempts by jail management, state legislators and the DOJ
Claims include ignoring an active suicide attempt, forcing a child to drink from a toilet and slamming a teen’s head into a window so hard it cracked the glass
COs are refusing vaccines at alarming rates, causing some public health experts to worry about the prospect of controlling the pandemic both inside and outside
The judge made her ruling after reviewing dozens of declarations submitted on behalf of disabled inmates
A longtime racial justice advocate said the creation of an oversight board is an “urgent priority”
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