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
Top videos include probation officers suing for discrimination and an inmate rights group calling for deputies’ arrest after ‘attack’ video surfaces
Robin Yanda, 25, was arrested on seven counts of smuggling contraband into a detention facility
Paul Mahan, 42, pleaded guilty to workers comp fraud and larceny
A bill to require police officers to wear body cameras is sitting on Gov. Bruce Rauner’s desk
State law allows airport body scanners but not prison body scanners
He refused a breathalyzer test, but was clearly inebriated
Inmates are attempting factory resets to evade security measures, and are also breaking the tablets open
The former inmate stalked the correctional officer and tried to have a restraining order removed before breaking into her house and attacking an unnamed man
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