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 former congressman had served just months of a 7-year sentence for identity theft and campaign fraud before receiving presidential clemency
David Walters was sentenced to up to 7 years for manslaughter in Robert Brooks’ death, but claims policy violations do not equal criminal conduct
The pilot program requires eight hours plus four hours of forced overtime — a move the union calls heartless and unlawful
The money will help two California programs assist more ex-inmates with certification, mentorship and employment after release
Inmates used cords, rope and other materials left behind by contractors to scale down from the St. Landry Parish Jail’s roof, video shows
Brian Tellier was found not guilty of felonious assault and tampering charges stemming from a 2023 incident at Lorain County jail that left an inmate paralyzed
Sheriff Kelly Martinez says aging county jails need $289M in urgent repairs, with long-term costs possibly reaching as high as $3 billion
Michigan DOC staff will photocopy all original mail, including legal and confidential documents, then shred the originals in front of the recipient
The Justice Department is reviewing Colorado’s handling of medical care, youth detainee nutrition and gender housing policies
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