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
If people understood that simply catching a criminal is only half the work, conditions inside prisons could be improved for both inmates and correctional officers
The PassPoint.net System will minimize the use of urine tests, reduce staff time and could eliminate the need to hire another correctional officer
Inmate initially attacked one staffer in the dining hall, struck two more when they attempted to help
James Henrikson is currently awaiting trial for murder-for-hire, and attempted an escape plot once before
Pepper spray used during the incident with a combative inmate may have played a role in the officer’s death
New Mexico correctional officers protested on Tuesday, saying that long hours, poor working conditions and low pay are contributing to an unsafe environment for prison staff
Was pinned and crushed against a wall by a reversing truck; police are not treating the incident as suspicious
Social media posts allegedly threatened to do physical harm to those manning fair recruitment booth; people reported being harassed and threatened while trying to approach the booth last year
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