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
Police said Jubal Grant allegedly stole a car shortly after escaping
Deputies asked William Conley to remove his leg while searching him, but he was hesitant and asked if it was necessary
Deputies had been searching for Christopher Cravets since Aug. 18
The inmate was recently sentenced to life in prison
Lorenzo Martinez said he wanted to kill a corrections officer because he “disrespected” him
Sheriff Joe Arpaio was found guilty last month of criminal contempt for disregarding a court order in a racial profiling case
Cpl. Gibran Barclift, 39, joined the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office in 2002
The 24-year veteran CO is survived by his wife and child
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