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
Attempts to negotiate a plea deal with Gene Palmer’s attorney failed
Amanda Bee shot herself in the head with an unidentified firearm after threatening to do so if inmates were not released
App allows users to search for information about offenders both past and present
According to the suit, Kenneth Christopher Lucas yelled, “I’m going to pass out!” as officers sat on top of him while he laid face down on his stomach
Communication throughout a facility is paramount to not only productivity, but also officer safety
The woman threatened to shoot herself if convicted killers were not released
Officer took out his gun and fired a shot into the air, scaring off the attackers
Program focused on officers using de-escalation techniques with mentally ill 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