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 van pulled out in front of a semi-truck heading east
Terreca Mincey-Walkes was named a 2015 Scholastic Outstanding Educator; she credits her skills to her time as a CO working with troubled youth
The officer claimed that she had been refused service over the fact that she was in a law enforcement uniform
The new machine will allow inmates to add information themselves and print out an accurate booking card
A clerical error is being blamed for Benjuiel Johnson’s mistaken release
Sergeant First Class David Hall pleaded guilty to misdemeanor DWI and felony hit and run in for a 2013 accident that killed Correctional Officer David Keller
A loaded .308-caliber handgun was found in a trash can at the correctional facility
Over 5,700 texts routinely targeted co-workers, superiors, inmates “and blacks in general”
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