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
The alleged incident was nothing more than an innocuous dinner delivery
“So for you to say that, you are belittling a profession that’s in the shadows, it’s insulting.”
Inmate Larry Jones, 44, was charged in the incident
She was taken to a nearby hospital and initially listed in critical condition. She is now listed in stable condition.
Change comes after Joyce Mitchell was accused of assisting Richard Matt and David Sweat escape from the Clinton Correctional Facility
SB 218 would change the law from a one-time payment to guaranteeing continuing health benefits
U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras encouraged the officers to pursue the matter through administrative means or the D.C. Superior Court
Suspect approached a group of men standing near their motorcycles and demanded they hand over their keys
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