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 corrections union argues repeated assaults on staff reflect the need for more COs, segregation beds and Level 5 maximum security level prisons space
Two inmates died days apart at the Tarrant County Jail while another was placed on life support with a severe brain bleed
The inmate ran the fentanyl trafficking operation from FCI Beaumont, coordinating shipments from Mexico to Mississippi with a burner phone
Legislators say declining inmate populations and excess bed space support additional cuts to prison capacity
A report from a concerned citizen led authorities to seize drugs, cellphones and smart sunglasses intended for delivery near William Donaldson Correctional Facility
Lorain County jail staff say blind spots, deteriorating infrastructure and overcrowding increase dangers for officers and inmates
An investigation found a Tangipahoa Sheriff’s Office transport deputy failed to conduct a required headcount and administrators did not follow through on requests for specialized transport
An indictment alleges the Florence prison lieutenant received more than $15,000 for facilitating deliveries of cellphones, nicotine vapes and alcohol
The officers received penalties ranging from conditional discharges to 11 years in prison for their roles in the death of inmate Messiah Nantwi
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