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
Tuesday officials announced that participating inmates would lose privileges, such as access to TV and snacks
Lost privileges such as TV and commissary items, causing some inmates to respond violently
The family believes that more information about the incident would be forthcoming if the DOJ was involved in the investigation
Marijuana and Suboxone make up the two leading drugs that inmates are abusing
Longer shifts started after a prison riot, and have not gone back down three months later
Bondsman left the suspect and the car keys in the car while he went to access the jail’s front door
Inmate claims that when he refused to work with COs’ scheme to smuggle in contraband, the officers allowed another inmate to stab him
Claims that the materials taken from him by prison staff are permitted for inmates
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