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 search of the officer’s belongings turned up a firearm inside his backpack, which was in a secure part of the facility
An investigation conducted by an independent group concluded that the Nevada prison system needs more staff, improved training and better equipment
The current rate of prison growth will surpass the state’s capacity to house inmates by 2017
Ruben Jay Spencer threatened to stalk the board members, stake out their houses, kidnap their families and blow their wives “to pieces”
An inmate who wants to hang on to his hairstyle is seeking the approval of a local Cherokee tribe to certify him as a Native American
The bag was believed to have contained marijuana, heroin and Suboxone
He said he wasn’t expecting to win, despite a heroic event that he helped defuse as a hostage negotiator
A former Colorado Department of Corrections leader was recently honored with the same award that her father won in 1993
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