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
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey released memos earlier this year that sheriffs may no longer personally profit from a very small portion of jail food funds
Police say a 33-year-old inmate stabbed his 71-year-old cellmate more than 10 times
DOC officials say the officers suffered facial fractures and punctured eardrums
“Until we’re able to hire and retain COs, we’re going to continue to have issues when it comes to safety and security,” a CO union official said
More than one million felons, barring those convicted of murder or sex crimes, will be able to vote again
No COs were injured in the brawls
The prison’s pharmacist and the DOC’s chief medical officer “explained that they did not understand why [the specified medication] would be used in this context,” the lawsuit said
Alabama has for years refused to release the details of its execution process and where it gets the drugs used in lethal injections
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