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
More juvenile offenders are being arrested for dealing with hard drugs and firearms in Cole County
Officials believe the drug may have been synthetic marijuana and are investigating how it got into the facility
Rescued dogs are trained by inmates and placed in homes where they assist disabled persons
Ray Ojeda received 48 years for three counts, totaling up to 144 years behind bars
Officers used blank and live rounds to stop two inmates from fighting
32 officers who took an exam for promotions must now retake a portion of the exam that was mistakenly destroyed
All COs involved were cleared of using OC and pepper balls to break up a fight between two inmates, which ended in the death of one inmate
Officials believe the drug involved was K2, or synthetic marijuana
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