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 federal lawsuit alleges a communal water jug contaminated with a narcotic sent three teens to the hospital, blaming a personal water bottle ban and inadequate staffing
The court ruled that discredited bite mark analysis and other new evidence meant no rational juror would have convicted Jimmie “Chris” Duncan of first-degree murder today
Deputies used K-9 teams and a drone to track the suspect, who allegedly discarded contraband while fleeing near Washington State Prison
Dusty Ray Spencer was convicted of fatally stabbing his wife in 1992 and was resentenced to death after a new penalty hearing
Sheriff says a detention center executive obstructed investigations into an inmate death, sexual assault and more than 60 other alleged crimes that went unreported at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center,
The video shows inmate J’Allen Jones being restrained, placed in a wheelchair and later receiving CPR after he stopped responding
The incident involved 35 detainees, chemical deployment and approximately $30,000 in property damage after a Wi-Fi outage at the St. Louis County jail
Inmates at the Bertie-Martin Regional Detention Center overpowered staff and seized parts of the detention center before two officers and inmate hostages were safely released
Ernest Dykes alleges prosecutors systematically excluded Black and Jewish jurors, leading to decades in prison before his 2025 release
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