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 former Santa Clara County correctional deputy was convicted of misdemeanor battery tied to a 2022 inmate ambush at Elmwood jail
The suspension comes after Ricardo Reimers and Keith Phillip were seen on video running away while inmates attacked Capt. Awais Ghauri
The officer was on his way to work when he lost control of his car and hit a pillar underneath a bridge
Last December, probation officer Luke Ellison ripped his pants while chasing down an offender who fled
The suit alleges that the CIA spied on Kelley via GPS tracking that would have caused him to “act out”
Captain Awais Ghauri suffered lacerations to his left cheek, mouth and on the left side of his neck
The South Carolina DOC has been hiring COs across its 21 facilities since January, but about 655 positions remain unfilled
A juvenile user died after ingesting fentanyl that was distributed by Michael Chandler
The staff shortages are forcing COs to work long hours and operate with skeleton crews
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