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
Michigan Corrections Organization (MCO) is hoping to build the monument on its downtown Lansing property before National Correctional Officers Week in May
2,046 liters of hooch were confiscated from prisoners in the state’s 14 detention centers in 2013 and 2014
Prison Director Neil Lavis said he’s been pleased with the results so far, saying the drones don’t get tired, don’t need a drink and don’t need to take a break
A man who voiced the Peanuts character Charlie Brown when he was nine years old is now facing prison time
The inmates alleged that they were forced to remain naked while their clothes were washed
The Utah Supreme Court has rejected a ballot effort to stop the state prison from moving, ruling the organizers missed their deadline
Correctional Officer Tyrone Glover resigned after an investigation following the incident caught on camera
His family is suing for wrongful death, saying he died of withdrawal from necessary medications
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