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
Michael Jefferson forcibly sexually assaulted a female inmate while working at FDC Philadelphia in 2024, prosecutors said
Team ensures that certain types of inmates are grouped for fewer chances of violent incidents
Higher pay and legislation to forgive student loans are hoped to attract candidates
Ariz. prison says all inmates were searched prior to transfer, as per policy
Richard Matt found he was too fat to fit through a two-foot wide steam pipe that was key to their escape
He planned to retire later in the year, but the allegation and family matters caused him to move his timeline up
Her family added her to the organ donation list minutes before her life support was switched off
Woman missing since June 21 was found dead 300 feet from her abandoned vehicle
The inmate attempted to stop a 700-pound door from closing with her hand
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