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 incident at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center comes months after a deadly inmate uprising
Prison officials said there should have been 266 officers working that month
Linda Herlong Jackson, 67, was placed on administrative leave after the incident
Joey Phillip Phelps, 37, claimed inmates threatened him and later broke his arm during a struggle
The off-duty federal CO tackled a man to the ground after he stole an ambulance, crashed it and tried to steal pills inside a CVS
The inmate was bitten after she tried to break up a fight between two dogs
A syringe, 14 stimulant pills, 40 packets of heroin and rolling papers were found on the inmate as a result of the procedure
The department will conduct compliance checks on the state’s 3,000 registered sex offenders as Halloween approaches
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