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
Timothy Davison, 47, was escorting Billy Joel Tracy, 37, back to his cell when the inmate beat Davison to death
Brayan Thompson has now also been charged with promoting prison contraband, a class D felony
An eyewitness saw the car responsible move into the same lane as the motorcyclist, strike him and then continue driving
The head of the prison has been fired and more than 30 officials have been interviewed since the escape
Family of Sandra Bland continue to refute authorities’ announcement that Bland took her own life while incarcerated at the Waller County Jail
The officer and victim were seen wrestling in the street before gunshots were fired; the cause of the fight is unknown at this time
Since the state shuttered its only mental health hospital in 2006, it appears that most patients have landed in the criminal justice system instead of receiving promised help
Say that they knew about the fight clubs, but required ‘concrete evidence’ in order to deal with the situation
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