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 Cobb County Sheriff’s Office is testing a work release program where low-risk detainees care for Mounted Patrol horses to gain skills and confidence
The 5-year contract is partially funded through a $500,000 state grant
Missouri DOC officials and inmates praise the 22-week leadership training program
Free inmate tablets at Nez Perce County Jail improve behavior, reduce contraband and enable secure communication with families and lawyers
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson’s budget proposal targets staffing and security upgrades amid ongoing concerns at Green Hill and Echo Glen
The ruling pauses the case of Stacey Humphreys, whose lawyers say two parole board members had ties to his 2003 trial
The awards recognize outstanding correctional, probation and parole professionals nationwide
The widow of Officer Andrew Lansing says the inmate had repeatedly violated rules and threatened violence without consequence
The year’s most serious escapes led to officer fatalities, cross-border violence and renewed pressure on jail and prison systems
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