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
Bill would upgrade simple assault to aggravated assault if it’s committed against correctional officers
Believed to encompass more than just a recent suit against 3 COs for beating an inmate
Recent knife attacks against correctional staff by inmates have reached a critical level
Had shoulder surgery performed at an Ohio hospital
State is prepping for a potential mass retirement next year
Law enforcement remained on alert Monday after a deadly shootout between rival biker gangs shook up the community
Visitation for Sgt. Anthony Riddle will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Sneed Funeral Chapel
The inmate who was allegedly retaliated against didn’t cooperate with authorities, nor seek to press charges
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