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
Pay raises and reduced overtime helped attract and retain corrections officers at the Morgan County Jail
Lamine N’Diaye, who ran the jail when Jeffrey Epstein died, was placed into the position of acting warden at FCI Fort Dix
Some inmates started an uprising that led to deputies taking shelter in a small office
The study said preliminary evidence showed that freeing inmates didn’t create additional risk to the public
It’s indefinite now, but under the new legislation the maximum would be 15 days
The grant is aimed at reducing by 15% the number of people in city jails by the end of 2022
A committee said the state should allow all but death row inmates and those serving life-without-parole to request lighter sentences after serving 15 years
The COs say they were segregated and prevented from doing their jobs solely because of the color of their skin
The two COs suffered stab wounds and both inmates were taken to hospitals for treatment of their injuries
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