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
David Weaver fell and fractured his skull inside the walls of the state’s toughest prison
He called the emergency number twice from his cell
While many countries struggle with the overcrowding of prisons, the Netherlands is experiencing the opposite
After huge declines over the last several months, stocks climbed after Republicans and Donald Trump won control
The altercation with a mentally ill inmate involved a deputy warden, captain and six COs
The word replaced “inmate” in the 2000s, and now, “offender” is being replaced due to its negative connotation
The study found each dollar states spend on mental health roughly cuts 25 cents off its jail expenditures by reducing its inmate population
CO Toamalama Scanlan remains in critical condition after a parolee opened fire in the Fresno County jail
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