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
A retired FBI agent gives his tips on the best ways to spot a liar
Officer was left with second and third degree burns after inmates splashed him with cleaning chemicals
Less than 10 percent of those who have taken the drug, Vivitrol, have returned to jail
Corrections officers find the dogs to be a great way to de-stress on the job
The drone crashed into fencing around the facility on Oct. 26. The incident is still under investigation.
The entire facility was locked down and a full search of the complex was conducted
Fred Wortman tried to poison his wife’s toothpaste, attempted to hire a hitman and then asked an inmate to do the deed
The plan is still in the early stages, with neither the location nor potential opening date of the facility yet decided upon
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