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
A new law expands oversight and access to care while Connecticut DOC leaders work to reduce long waits for specialty medical appointments
The booth was introduced to help children have a more positive experience of visiting their fathers
COs in South Carolina are among those across the nation struggling with the shutdown
The Tenn. governor has granted clemency to Cyntoia Brown, a woman serving a life sentence for murder
The officers claim the discrimination has gone on for years with no help from leadership
Scott Raymond Dozier, 48, was found unresponsive in his solo death-row cell at the state’s maximum-security prison
Those who knew the officer said he offered an “intoxicating smile” to everyone he met and never hesitated to lend a helping hand
While prison staff is going without pay, inmates continue to collect their government paychecks for prison jobs
A high-security penitentiary went on lockdown after an inmate assaulted multiple staff workers
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