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
Visits for inmates in one of the housing units at the Iowa State Penitentiary have been suspended
Matthew Benger is accused of shooting fellow corrections officer Matthew Morrison in the parking lot of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy
Joseph Graf passed out outside his correctional facility. When he regained consciousness he had facial and head injuries
The 14-year-old resident was placed in isolation following the violent incident
Sheriff Armondao Fontes and Deputy Aaron Loveday captured Ezekiel Thompson after a short chase
Lt. Derrick “Bo” Taylor oversaw a group of 100 inmate firefighters at Ventura Conservation Camp
Putting on the Kickeroo costume gives him a chance to decompress from the day job
The department manages an in-house population of more than 25,000 inmates
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