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
One correction officer remained hospitalized for several days after the incidents at Collins Correctional Facility, which the union linked to unsafe conditions created by the HALT Act
Current inmates were arrested for attempting to smuggle in everything from cocaine to marijuana
Family is seeking $12,000 through a GoFundMe page to provide funeral services
Inmate who scaled a fence to escape had the misfortune of bumming a cigarette from an off-duty CO
Convicted sex offender threw a crumpled up paper ball at an officer and was slapped with a “major disciplinary report”
Recently, Jeff Hedgecock was diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and decreased kidney function.
Claimed he had back problems that he hoped the medication would help
Juan Francisco De Luna Vasquez has been linked to the murder of Correctional Officer Angelica Martinez
Found during breakfast; all food was tossed out and kitchen was sanitized
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