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
Further investigation found that the man attacked the officer due to his position as a correctional officer at TDCJ
USP Lee remains in lockdown “out of an abundance of caution”
Wossen Assaye was sentenced to 32 years in prison on Friday, along with five years of supervised release once he has served his sentence
Simon Butler fractured his right ankle when he slipped on ice during a K-9 patrol, causing him to medically retire from the profession
Killed when a juvenile driver failed to stop at a stop sign and slammed into the deputy’s vehicle
Janet Norridge was on sick leave following a health scare when a colleague saw her watching a rugby match at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium
Correctional Officer Leodegario Buan will be reinstated to his previous position with a year’s worth of backpay totaling about $50,000
Company issued an apology, saying there was a misunderstanding when it came to policy interpretation
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