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
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s hiring ban extends to local governments by temporarily suspending laws that would allow agencies to hire the COs; it also strips COs of their peace officer status
The basis for the lock-ins was recorded in official logbooks in only three of the seven instances, the report found
Before the strike began in February, the number of state-ready inmates held in county jails was approximately 200; now, it’s more than 2,400
Jail reform advocates said the audit validated concerns they have brought up for years
Supreme Court will hear case of Rastafarian whose dreadlocks were shaved by La. corrections officers
Damon Landor hadn’t cut his hair in nearly two decades when he entered Louisiana’s prison system in 2020 on a five-month sentence
The cocaine-stuffed arrow bounced off the jail wall and landed in the grass, where Fayette County Jail staff found it days later during a security check
The Theranos founder says her work as a reentry clerk and legal aide demonstrates rehabilitation and qualifies her for a 27-month reduction
Guide is the new flagship model for Garrett’s line of hand-held security screening products, with a sleek new look to meet the aesthetic desires of the modern security customer
Prime Day 2025 is a chance for corrections officers to replace worn gear or upgrade tech
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