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
Baldwin facility is owned and operated by the GEO Group
Prison staff began cleaning up the prison after the 15-hour riot the night before
Policy requires any use of a restraint chair be videotaped and documented
Superintendent Steven Racette and Deputy Superintendent Stephen Brown have been placed on administrative leave
The Supreme Court upheld the use of midazolam in lethal injection executions today
Praised for acting without hesitation and putting themselves at great personal risk to protect the public
An official with knowledge of the manhunt said Richard Matt was killed and David Sweat is still on the run
Kevin Potts, 38, was arrested for aggravated burglary, felonious assault and using weapons while intoxicated
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