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
One faces charges of impersonating a police officer
John Wetzel was presented with the Legacy Award from the Association of Women Executives in Corrections
Following severe head trauma from a car accident, Jake Buckallew is making amazing strides in his rehabilitation
Daughters of a former sheriff’s deputy and correctional officer, Arentia Osborn and Bonnie Mellendorf are raising $15K to build a memorial for first responders
Rhonda Commodore was killed in a vehicle accident during a prisoner transport in 2014
A luncheon on Sept. 9 honored top performers within the Kentucky Department of Corrections
Leonard Williamson accuses Colette Peters of firing numerous DOC employees and "[replacing] them with close personal acquaintances”
Researcher will spend four years studying how to prevent those who have served jail time from taking their own lives
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