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
State Sen. Rick Gudex said the facility needed to be “treated a little differently” because it is a maximum-security facility right in the middle of town
Donald Stolworthy submitted his resignation to Gov. Bruce Rauner this week
34 percent of officers who responded to the survey reported suffering from symptoms of PTSD
Senate Bill 67 is designed to overhaul both the overcrowding issue and how those inmates are supervised after release
Will be headed up by Lynn Patrone, the former executive assistant to the deputy secretary at the Pennsylvania Office of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services.
Gov. Greg Abbott has said that he will comply as much as possible with the Prison Rape Elimination Act
Suit details reports of serial rape and sexual abuse by eight correctional officers at the all-female Rose M. Singer Center
Pay raise for security staff; hazardous duty, non-security staff will be moved to 40-hour work weeks; and implement a monthly stipend for CERT members
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