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
The resistance comes even though medical experts have argued that inmates were at extremely high risk for infection
As Nebraska is seeking to expand its prison capacity, other states are taking a different approach
“We’ve been working this pandemic in institutions that are super spreaders. It’s time to prioritize corrections,” a rep said
“Given the extreme supply of vaccine, I can’t, for example, say that somebody (in prison) who is 70 and above right now can get a vaccine,” a CDC official said
The death penalty would be blocked for people with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder or delusional disorder
The lawsuit alleges multiple MDOC staff members ignored the inmate’s pleas for help, accused her of lying, and mocked and laughed at her
The injured corrections officer suffered pain and swelling to her left eye area
Isaac Legaretta is facing termination for declining a vaccination; Dona Ana County said it stands behind its policy
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