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
Plans to sue the city and Corizon, the private medical firm hired by the city to provide medical care to inmates
James Daniel III, 33, was sentenced for a string of rapes going back to 2000
Dr. Jeff Hammond is a member and past president of the West Virginia Psychological Association and retiree from the U.S. Bureau of Prisons
The program was highlighted by the Obama Administration last year
Rico Palomino was found guilty of one count aggravated battery and two counts of official misconduct
Photos of Richard Matt and David Sweat were released in hopes that the public might recognize the men evading authorities since their escape June 6
Richard Gallow had pleaded not guilty to lewd and lascivious conduct and sexual assault without consent
Jennifer Hyatte fatally shot Ofc. Wayne Morgan on August 9, 2005
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