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
Officials say the officer may have been targeted by the Bloods gang
Sgt. says the officers are “spread thin escorting inmates overcome by heat to hospitals”
The Edna Mahan Correction Facility for Women employee was arrested for possession of heroin
The officer served with the police department for two months and served as a corrections officer for several years
The CO was watching over the inmates and joking with them when he lost consciousness
A dead battery led to two correctional officers being assaulted on Monday
In one harrowing video, an inmate can be seen punching an officer multiple times before backup arrives
An inmate required hospitalization after jumping 40 feet into rock quarry during a failed escape attempt
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