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 corrections officer at Ramsey County Correctional Facility alleged she was fired after reporting unsafe conditions, inmate assaults and ignored complaints at the county jail
12 COs, two managers, and five inmates were sent to the hospital for smoke inhalation
The officer said he was terminated after he complained his employer wouldn’t allow him to take leave to care for his sick son
Officials said an inmate fight in the rec yard turned into a riot involving 125 inmates
Sheriff Thomas Hodgson offered inmate labor to help President Trump build a wall between Mexico and the U.S.
The officers said they are frustrated that issues they face aren’t being addressed or fixed
Zolo Azania was released after spending 35 years behind bars for the murder of Lt. George Yaros
Officials said the sick calls accounted for 19 percent of the staff assigned for the day
As two COs were escorting the inmate to the shower, he became aggressive and attacked
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