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 Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center sergeant was charged with assault after bodycam video showed her striking an inmate multiple times with a TASER, breaking the device
Fulton County Sheriff Labat says the main facility is so overcrowded and deteriorated that more deaths are inevitable without help from city jail beds
St. Louis Correctional Facility correctional officers report assaults, lockdowns and homemade weapons as Level V inmates are housed in lower-level units due to a bed shortage
Associations representing corrections and police say current law hampers efforts to stop drone-based smuggling and interference
Joe L. Binder was convicted of baton assault during an altercation that injured multiple inmates and two COs, prompting ADOC to require supervisors to wear body cameras
Sheriff Pat Labat said commissioners’ refusal to fully rebuild the jail ignores federal findings of unsafe staffing, poor supervision and inhumane conditions
Despite relatives urging compassion, the board said Erik and Lyle Menendez’s conduct showed selfishness and ongoing risk to public safety
In one case, a judge blocked the DOJ’s attempt to seek the death penalty for a 2022 police officer killing, citing due process violations
The program at MCI-Framingham reflects growing national use of canine training to promote rehabilitation
PRODUCT NEWS
A ticket to Axon Week 2024 gets you access to both TASERCON and Axon Accelerate
Lexipol places public safety wellness at the forefront with a week dedicated to education, community and support
In:SITE leverages Geogentia’s cutting-edge geospatial data technology to generate detailed, easy-to-understand reports; these reports not only reveal the presence of prohibited devices in a facility but also provide insights into common tactics used for contraband smuggling
Telecommunications company recognized for pioneering solutions, creating meaningful impact to serve and support communities
Craftmaster Hardware enhances security solutions by adding R.R. Brink to its extensive lineup of 170+ brands in door hardware
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office arrested three suspects who were attempting to fly a contraband loaded drone into the prison
The company received the PLATINUM ASTORS Award in the Best Contraband Detection Solution Category
H.H. DOC will be implementing the AI, RFID, mobility, business intelligence, and biometric capabilities of Command Cloud
Pro-Straint® Restraint Chair has built a reputation for designing and manufacturing high-quality restraint chairs that enhance the safety and effectiveness of law enforcement and correctional facilities
Agencies came together for the mock incident at the Greensville Correction Center