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
LAPD said the detainee became combative, spitting at and trying to bite detention officers before they placed him in a spit-prevention hood and restraint chair, later moving him into a cell
The judge found prosecutors failed to show that Deputy Richard Fatherley’s actions during the restraint directly caused Charles Adair’s death
Jurors found a Riverside County correctional deputy negligently ignored intercom calls about Richard Matus Jr.’s medical emergency, contributing to his 2022 death
Clarence Woodward died after a medical emergency at Rikers Island one week after Christopher Rodriguez died in DOC custody at Bellevue Hospital
Limestone County plans to deploy 33 cameras to corrections officers who have direct contact with inmates
The package found at Sussex I State Prison contained suspected methamphetamine, 17 cellphones, tobacco and other prohibited items
The legislation named for Lt. Osvaldo Albarati would double the maximum sentence for smuggling a cellphone into a federal prison
The former federal inmate was appointed deputy director in 2025 and tasked with supporting staff and expanding rehabilitative programming
A healthcare worker at New Haven Correctional Center was struck in the back of the head and two responding correctional officers were injured while securing the inmate
PRODUCT NEWS
Acquisition to advance mission-critical public safety operations in the cloud
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