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
A man and woman were told not to be in contact with each other after the man was found instructing the woman on how to sell drugs
It was the single largest donation ever made by the union
The strike will affect prisoner transfers to court and prison visitation
Assistant Deputy Warden Belinda Nicks, 53, died on duty in an office in the Brooklyn House of Detention on Sept. 1
A recent survey found widespread dissatisfaction among Colorado parole officers, even after two years of parole-reform initiatives
New ‘use of force’ policy that requires them to use chemical agents before any other restraint method
Claims the sheriff “tormants” inmates by telling them someone is “stealing their thoughts”
As heroin use rises across the U.S., jails are receiving more addicts
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