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
Justices ruled there’s no proof the recent execution of Mikal Mahdi was botched, rejecting calls to disclose protocols ahead of Stephen Stanko’s scheduled execution
The rookie officer, fired for threatening a youth, says long hours and limited supervision left her unprepared
The Pintler Meadows development will provide 25 homes for Department of Corrections employees, with rent later applied toward down payment assistance
Butler County CO Meghan Holland had just finished her overnight shift when she noticed smoke and rushed to help a woman trapped inside her home
Videos allegedly showing the convicted murderer in his prison cell have spread online, prompting a DOC review of technology use policies
Grant Hardin said he used black Sharpies and kitchen laundry to create the fake uniform, and made a fake badge from a lid of a can
All three juveniles were taken back into custody after fleeing Long Creek Youth Development Center and prompting a multi-agency manhunt
Programs cut include those supporting police officer wellness, corrections reentry, victim services, mental health and crime reduction
Sen. Saud Anwar said solitary confinement harms not only those incarcerated but also COs, who face moral injuries along with higher rates of anxiety and depression
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