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
Albert Patch was killed during a struggle between two inmates at CMF on August 17, 1980
Indiana Department of Corrections originally denied Rebecca Riker’s request to marry Paul Vest, citing it as a security risk
Texas has seen an average of 25 suicides in county jails each year since 2012
Video shows Dewey Green dancing, horsing around in jail; defense hoped to use head injury to explain that Green wasn’t in control of the vehicle that killed Janice Pitts
Guy Eagle Elk, 18, was sentenced for his role in the death of Corrections Officer Amanda Baker
Demehl Thomas and Moysha Shepard have been identified as the inmates in the video
The pigeon had the drugs strapped into a black pouch on its chest as it flew into La Reforma Penitentiary
It wasn’t until he was placed through a body scanner that the firearm was noticed
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