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 accused CO surrendered to authorities after an investigation into contraband at the Midlands Evaluation and Development Center juvenile facility
An estimated 800,000 government workers missed their paychecks for the first time since the shutdown began
The new specialized court says the program could break the cycle of repeat offenders
A comedy show in a prison might seem a bit far-fetched, but there’s a purpose, and it only starts with keeping up spirits
The inmate was booked on two counts of battery of a correctional facility employee for attacking two workers at the women’s prison
The prisons only hold around 10 federal prisoners at any given time so there really hasn’t been much of a change
Inmates in the jail’s drug treatment program will train the puppies for veterans and first responders who struggle with PTSD
The amount, for overtime hours worked at adult correctional institutions, increased by $7 million or 246,427 hours from two years previous, in 2016
The new mayor is launching a program that would help qualifying ex-convicts trying to get a second chance get their criminal records expunged
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