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
A jury convicted inmate Daniel J. Derda of assault with intent to murder and three other felonies
Raphael White rejected a plea deal as his attorney stated the shooting of Bias Easley was done in self-defense
Inspector found complaints about unsanitary conditions and poor food to be unmerited
Terrence Kelly, 35, is charged with battery of a correctional officer at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility
Daniel J. Derda said he felt pressured and rushed while CO Kevin Ott was making him pack for a transfer to a higher security area in the prison
Family of Jarrae Nikole Estepp is suing the state, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Satellite Tracking of People (STOP), 3M Company and five parole officers
Deputy Zebulun Pfeiffer was with the county sheriff’s office since 1998
Robert Stegemoller, 47, was picnicking with family at the Caesar Creek Lake when he saw the boat go adrift
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