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
Tova Noel said Epstein received extra linens, medication and a CPAP machine while housed at MCC
The officer pleaded guilty to being paid by an inmate to smuggle the drugs into Hays State Prison
The legislation will give judges more discretion when sentencing some drug offenders and will boost prisoner rehabilitation efforts, among other efforts
The inmate was found unresponsive on a bathroom floor by a detention officer
The state’s voters approved Amendment 4, which says most felons will automatically have their voting rights restored when they complete their sentences.
Federal prosecutors say the inmate previously pleaded guilty to making threats against government officials and mailing threatening communications
Attorney General Ken Paxton, who defended the state in a similar case earlier this year, said these prisoners can’t prove their rights are being intentionally violated
Deputies Patrick Rohrer and Theresa King were shot and killed in June by an inmate during a transport from court back to jail
The officer was driving on the highway when he noticed the inmate flagging him from the side of the road had handcuffs hanging off one of his wrists
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