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 plans leave supervision of the recreation area up to a small number of COs observing remotely from the control tower, while a remaining officer is left to monitor the rest of the housing unit at Western Correctional Institution
Tova Noel said Epstein received extra linens, medication and a CPAP machine while housed at MCC
A new law expands oversight and access to care while Connecticut DOC leaders work to reduce long waits for specialty medical appointments
The accused CO surrendered to authorities after an investigation into contraband at the Midlands Evaluation and Development Center juvenile facility
Two corrections officers and two inmates were treated for minor injuries after the crash in Whitestown, deputies said
Edward Busby Jr. was put to death for the 2004 killing of retired professor Laura Lee Crane after the U.S. Supreme Court lifted a last-minute stay
The blaze at the Norco facility destroyed a carpentry shop, pest control shed and lumber storage building while leaving inmate housing areas unaffected
Franklin County Sheriff Jim Raymond said he will not comply with a judge’s order to return firearms and equipment tied to an ongoing dispute over jail operations
Richard Glossip was released on $500,000 bond after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned his conviction over false witness testimony
PRODUCT NEWS
Tyler will modernize corrections operations for the fourth largest county in the state
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