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 Allegheny County Jail correctional officers’ union says shackles are needed to prevent escapes during hospital trips
The sheriff says the Pima County corrections officer discharged her firearm during a struggle at Banner University Medical Center South
The group faces 13 charges after a months-long investigation into contraband at the Virginia Correctional Center for Women
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
Joseph Ray Snow was convicted of assault after breaking an inmate’s nose and kicking his teeth out during a 2022 booking
Sheriff Luna and DA Hochman support building a new facility, while county supervisors continue to push for closing Men’s Central Jail without building a replacement
The new series follows an ex-soldier turned CO who takes a job at a prison to protect someone she loves, introducing a new storyline within the original ‘Prison Break’ universe
Police say a concealed .22-caliber revolver was fired during the trip, prompting new screening protocols for incoming inmates
The officers were acquitted of criminal charges but failed to follow the DOCCS policy requiring intervention during excessive force
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