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
Stuart Horner, 35, has been in the high-security Strangeways jail for the last 27 years after shooting his uncle in the chest with a shotgun during a family feud in 2012
Faces of officers were not blurred, allowing them to be identified by inmates and others who threaten officers’ safety
Thomas Davis, a correctional officer with Elkhart County, is hoping to break the all-time world record for his division at the USAPLA National Championship
The hounds provide a direction of travel for teams searching for escapees and fugitives
The inmate had just been recaptured two days before after committing escape from another facility
Dex is the department’s new crime-sniffing dog, who will assist staff in locating and removing contraband cell phones
New video released to the public shows how an arrestee went from the back of a squad car to taking a room full of people at a county jail hostage
Between staff and inmate donations, the officer raised over $4,100 for the ride he’ll begin Tuesday
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