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
Richard Glossip was released on $500,000 bond after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned his conviction over false witness testimony
The program was implemented on a pilot basis at three prisons in 2018, but backlash pushed Gov. Cuomo to suspend the program
“This temporary modification will help protect the health and safety of staff and detainees,” the sheriff’s office said
Sheriff Tom Dart adamantly defended the “heroic” job his staff has done with containing the virus among detainees in their custody
A review of surveillance video showed a man cutting a fence and entering the area at the wall breach
The abductions may not have been real, but the scheme still amounted to extortion, money laundering and other crimes
Unknown to the inmate, the “hit man” he was talking with was an undercover FBI agent
About another 1,000 inmates nearing the end of their sentences will also be released early in the following weeks through January
Bernard Waddell Sr. was not given any personal protective equipment from March until his last day of work
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