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
Christian Motorcycle Association brings bikes to the prison each year because it brings a sense of personal satisfaction and lets the members learn more about incarceration
CO Robert E. Ransom was attempting to help an inmate with a medical emergency when he suffered a fatal heart attack
The national strike began on the anniversary of the 1971 Attica Prison Riot
The five inmates at Cook County Jail have assaulted officers by spitting, kicking, and punching the COs
An announcement was released calling for prisoners from around the US to stop working to shut down prisons
Lawrence John Ripple went up to the teller to grab the money, then proceeded to sit down and wait for the police
Two unarmed COs who were shot by an ex-convict are getting messages of support from inmates
More than 400 inmates were involved and COs from five other prisons were brought in to help
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