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
Maryland Correctional Institution – Jessup, a medium-security prison, has seen its fair share of violence in recent years
FCI Terminal Island, which once held Al Capone and Charles Manson, will close due to crumbling infrastructure and deteriorating heating tunnels
The Oregon DOC initially released inmates after interpreting a Supreme Court ruling as requiring credit for jail time on each count
The population at Rikers has surged 32% since 2022 while officer staffing has dropped 25%, forcing longer shifts
The 23-year-old inmate assaulted a St. Louis corrections officer during meal rounds, took his radio and blocked him from leaving the room
The Hamilton County corrections officer allegedly used his uniform belt to strike an inmate twice in a hallway out of view of security cameras, the sheriff’s office said
Two former corrections officers received 22 years in prison for first-degree manslaughter, while two others were sentenced for lesser charges
One inmate was seen trying to alert Hamilton County jail staff before two inmates were beaten and stomped
With closure set for 2029, the Minnesota DOC is piloting incentive-based housing, creative programs and increased inmate autonomy
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