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
The “positive identification device” was implemented after Jessica Stringer, 34, used her cellmate’s identity to leave the jail
The victim was identified as Melvin Sharpe, an officer at Torrance County Detention Center
The program, created by Sister Pauline Quinn, has been around since 2012 and has graduated 61 dogs to loving homes
The class, called ‘Victim Impact,’ connected offenders with victims of violent crimes to show the fallout of their actions on others
Jesse Hernandez stopped while on his way to work to help passengers escape from a burning bus
The inmate approached her and quickly became argumentative about the scheduled recreation time
All were treated for smoke inhalation and only one remains hospitalized
The officer was left alone in a library after another officer was reassigned to another area in the facility
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