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
Shapiro posted on X that Chauvin was “railroaded” by the “Woke movement;" Musk reposted with the caption, “Something to think about”
The union alleges the department is bypassing bargaining obligations and operating prisons with dangerously low staffing levels
Gregory Beers was convicted of trafficking fentanyl, meth, and heroin on behalf of a drug ring tied to Aryan Family and Omerta prison gangs
All men’s Level III and Level IV correctional facilities are on the CDCR’s “modified program” after multiple inmate deaths and a recent attempted homicide of a correctional officer
Inmates at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center took over a control room and released nearly 100 others before the situation was contained
Avelino Ramirez admitted to smuggling and planting cocaine, cellphones and other contraband items to appear effective and earn overtime at San Quentin and Vacaville
The attack occurred during morning rounds at the Cayuga County Jail and left the deputy with head and neck injuries requiring continued treatment
Grant Hardin’s escape happened because a staff member at the back gate failed to confirm his identity, the ADOC director said
The singer’s attorney claims staff and inmates at FCI Butner are involved in a conspiracy that includes threats, stolen mail and tampering with a witness
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