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 Hennepin County jail added 99 new deputies and cut annexing costs, but remains under a conditional license following seven in-custody deaths in a two-year period
A Pima County corrections officer was left alone with inmate Nathan Peru, who slipped his wrist restraint and tried to grab her gun
DOC Commissioner Tyrone Oliver told lawmakers inmates use internal pipe chases to climb to the roof and retrieve packages dropped by drones
The Fulton County Jail inmate used trash and food trays to start a fire in a shower, prompting evacuation and hospitalizations for smoke inhalation
The judge ruled that a “blanket ban on hormone therapy constitutes grossly inadequate care for gender dysphoria and risks imminent injury”
Nearly 30 incarcerated men at Louisiana State Penitentiary were chosen to participate in the event based on good behavior
Derrick Groves, caught months after escaping through a jail wall, was sentenced for killing two men during a 2018 Mardi Gras party
Pennsylvania DOC will continue boot camp operations by relocating male inmates to SCI-Houtzdale and female inmates to SCI-Cambridge Springs
The bill aims to offer work experience to inmates while maintaining security restrictions
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